St Dwynwen is the Welsh equivalent of St Valentine. The patron saint of lovers, and…
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WHEN YOUR SLEUTH SENDS YOUR MUSE ON VACATION
As some of you may know, my author Lois Winston cut her writing chops penning romance…
Wednesday Stuff
So far, this week is on my last nerve. But I do have to tell one…
Book Spotlight on FOUR LEAF CLEAVER by Maddie Day
Four Leaf Cleaver (A Country Store Mystery)Genre: Cozy Mystery In Four Leaf Cleaver, there’s no mistaking…
Why You Need to Read the Bewitchingly Ever After Series
7 Reasons why you need to read the Bewitchingly Ever After Series by Mandy M. Roth…
Science Fiction Worth Reading: Project Hail Mary #BookReview #scifi #sciencefiction
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir is an engrossing read. He has a real flare for…
Gaslighting
I recently had a conversation with somebody who was puzzled because they were accused of being…
Sleep well, Lizzie
My first published book was Dancing With Dementia: Recognizing and Coping with the Early Stages of…
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Block BusterIdeas To Thwart Writer’s Block Switching It Up. Today’s writing activity/writers’ block exercise involves writing…
Live with Grace and Dignity
Do you find that there’s less dignity and grace today? There’s no escaping folks who rant…
Available for Pre-order: THE WITCH WHISPERER
Today’s featured book from an author friend is something different: a fantasy romance from author Barb…
Why I’m Launching My Book On Kickstarter And Not On The Usual Stores
What is Kickstarter and how does it benefit creators and backers? What kinds of projects can…
Up to this moment I’ve been aiming high, shooting for what you might call an out-of-reach target: regaining my strength so I can—somehow, someday—walk out of here.
Up to this moment I’ve been aiming high, shooting for what you might call an out-of-reach…
Amateur sleuths to seasoned, professional detectives – and everything in between!
Read all about them in these box sets, and see if you can name the perp…
That Devil Called Doubt
By Donnell Ann Bell Because Donnell’s hand is in a cast, we agreed for this guest…
Upcoming Presentation: How to Build Character Cultural Literacy
I’m happy to announce that I’ve joined Whale Rock Literary Workshops as faculty! Whale Rock offers…
The Alligators and Follies of Pitfour Estate
I’ve visited Pitfour Estate many times over the years. It’s a great place to walk, though…
The Husky and His White Cat Shizun by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou: review
4/5 stars on Goodreads The Husky and His White Cat Shizun by Rou Bao Bu Chi…
The Tooth Fairy, by Graham Joyce (a review)
In a new edition of the occasional series, I want to tell you about a book…
My Chilling Ghost Story: WOUNDED AIR
ABOUT THE BOOK Rick and Ernie found the perfect apartment on Chicago’s West Side. Before…
Daily Prompt – JusJoJan the 23rd, 2023
Guess who. It’s me! With your daily prompt. Today is our twenty-third prompt for Just Jot…
Bon Voyage, Travel Tips, A Lesson in Geography – Why? #Mexico, #Blogging Break
Welcome to my Bon Voyage post, I’m still here but frantically getting things ready for my…
Life Biting at You? Cookbook Author Sloane Taylor Offers a Little Comfort and a Big Taste of a Hot New Cookbook for Men…
There comes a time when everyone needs a little comfort food. Lovely hot soup with fresh…
Writing the “Bad Guy.” Without an archenemy, be it a person, a character flaw, or a psychosis, where would the conflict stem?
We authors are an eclectic bunch; we have to be. How else could we design the multitude of…