Brave Lessons #12
Captain Cavedweller and I decided to make a lifestyle change that we hope will help us: Feel better Look better … More Brave Lessons #12
Let the Adventure Begin
It all started with a coupon. 1+1=Fun! How could I pass that up? Amtrack Cascades was offering a free companion … More Let the Adventure Begin
Don’t Hesitate…Act!
I’m happy to welcome Soul Mate author Barbara Nolan to the Second Acts series. Today, Barbara shares the events that … More Don’t Hesitate…Act!
Book Review: A Wake for the Dreamland by Laurel Deedrick-Mayne (historical fiction) and interview with the author
Set in Alberta, Canada–and England and Italy–before, during and after the Second World War, A Wake for the Dreamland is … More Book Review: A Wake for the Dreamland by Laurel Deedrick-Mayne (historical fiction) and interview with the author
The Escapist Coloring Club – March 2019 mid-month reminder
I know, I know, there’s only a week left to go before April gets here. But I’d like to take … More The Escapist Coloring Club – March 2019 mid-month reminder
Guest Author Andrea Merchak of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Another first for the Scribbler! Andrea is our first guest from Brazil. So happy to have her here for a … More Guest Author Andrea Merchak of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Sunday Book Review – All the Light We Cannot See by Best Selling Author, Anthony Doerr
My Sunday Book Review is on the Pulitzer Prize winning novel – All The Light We Cannot See. I’ve had … More Sunday Book Review – All the Light We Cannot See by Best Selling Author, Anthony Doerr
Worst Week Ever–Last week to get it for free!
When March Ends My Best-Seller stops being Free Worst Week Ever I decided to offer my best-seller to introduce myself … More Worst Week Ever–Last week to get it for free!
Ana Seymour’s MAID OF KILLARNEY – A Worthy Tale, Well-told Irish Love Story
While not strictly a part of Seymour’s Irish historical trilogy (THE BLACK SWAN, ROSE IN THE MIST and THE IRISH … More Ana Seymour’s MAID OF KILLARNEY – A Worthy Tale, Well-told Irish Love Story
A Mahooosive Twelve Today!
Happy 12th Birthday, Kieran! This will be my last year of only having one Teenager in the house. Next year, … More A Mahooosive Twelve Today!
Let’s All Go Down The Strand
The Twinings Tea Museum is actually a shop built on Tom’s Coffee House in the Strand, and has been around … More Let’s All Go Down The Strand
Book Blitz – Excerpt + Giveaway – UPSIDE DOWN by N.R. Walker
Welcome to the book blitz for UPSIDE DOWN, a stand-alone adult contemporary LGBTQ+ romance, by N.R. Walker. See below for … More Book Blitz – Excerpt + Giveaway – UPSIDE DOWN by N.R. Walker
Win a free copy of The Redemption on Audio!
I am so thrilled to announce that my very first novel, The Redemption, which was originally published back in 2006, … More Win a free copy of The Redemption on Audio!
The Liminal Space-The Great In Between
What is the Liminal Space? “The Latin word for threshold. A time between the what was and the what’s next. … More The Liminal Space-The Great In Between
Fanfare for my New Series of Novels
About my imminent new series of novels set in a girls’ boarding school For some time I’ve been planning to … More Fanfare for my New Series of Novels
Discounts for Spring 2019
First of all, thanks to everyone who has bought the most recent book in my Victorian San Francisco mystery series, … More Discounts for Spring 2019
Buenos Aires, Walking Round The City
H. and I did a lot of waking today. Took the subway to plaza de Mayo to see the big … More Buenos Aires, Walking Round The City
Ideas For Stories. Where Do They Come From? by Catherine E. McLean
When I first began attending workshops for writing fiction, there would be a question-answer session after the presentation. Invariably someone … More Ideas For Stories. Where Do They Come From? by Catherine E. McLean
Overcommitted in DFIR
I have seen people be overcommitted, realize that they are overcommitted, yet continue forward in the most serious of situations. … More Overcommitted in DFIR
Guest Post – D.L.Finn – “Just Her Poetry Seasons of a Soul.”
Check out D. L. Finn’s new release over on John Howell’s blog today … I am very pleased to welcome … More Guest Post – D.L.Finn – “Just Her Poetry Seasons of a Soul.”
BLACK TEA
I must be thirsty, all the titles refer to tea lately.A revised poem again this post.You can read the original … More BLACK TEA
Exclusive Excerpt: The Gimmal Ring by Karen Koski
“Gage…Gage…Gage?” No answer. “Gage Gimmal, where are you? I know you’re home you little dweeb!” Gwen shouted, impatience showing in … More Exclusive Excerpt: The Gimmal Ring by Karen Koski
The Three-Act Story Structure: A Framework that Keeps Your Story Moving by Tinthia Clement
Let’s welcome back monthly columnist, Tinthia Clemant as she shares with us “The Three-Act Story Structure: A Framework that Keeps Your Story Moving.” … More The Three-Act Story Structure: A Framework that Keeps Your Story Moving by Tinthia Clement
Flight from Fernilee – Chapter 8
After straddling the beast, he uncoiled one of the ropes he wore as a belt and wound it tightly around … More Flight from Fernilee – Chapter 8
Historical Fiction author, Patricia J. Boomsma is sharing an excerpt of her fabulous book — The Way of Glory. Patricia is also giving away a copy of The Way Of Glory #Giveaway #HistoricalFiction@hfvbt
Historical Fiction Virtual Blog Tours Presents… The Way of Glory By Patricia J. Boomsma Cate, a teenage girl from twelfth … More Historical Fiction author, Patricia J. Boomsma is sharing an excerpt of her fabulous book — The Way of Glory. Patricia is also giving away a copy of The Way Of Glory #Giveaway #HistoricalFiction@hfvbt