I’m writing this from the beach. Ostensibly, I’m on a writing retreat, but while it is…
Writers & Artists Paying It Forward
Artwork by Birch Notes Creative; Photo credit ~ Lori Twining Above all else, writers should be…
Gwenllian the Lost Princess of Wales
As part of Women’s History Month, I am pleased to welcome Patricia Lennan. She joins us…
Monday Memories: The Flip Heard ‘Round The Third Grade
So…. I had started living up to the phrase ” a piece of my mind”. I…
Kickstarter For Authors With Monica Leonelle
Would you like to successfully crowdfund your book on Kickstarter? Monica Leonelle shares practical and mindset…
Blurb Blitz: The Flapper, the Scientist, and the Saboteur
I’m happy to welcome award-winning author Charlene Bell Dietz. Today, Charlene shares her novel, The Flapper,…
Excite Your Taste Buds with a New Dish by Time Travel Romance Author Stella May…
This is an easy version of a very popular dish among Armenians and Azeris named Kutab…
A bit of education (part two)
(continued from last week) I won’t march you through all the other episodes and disappointments elementary…
YA Fantasy Books Available in Hardback
I’m super excited to announce that my young adult fantasy books are now available in hardback.…
Monterey Pulp out in Audiobook
Book two of the Barker Mysteries, “Monterey Pulp,” is now available in audiobook from Wordwooze Publishing . Narrator Theo…
A picture tells a thousand words…well, a blog post at least
Last Wednesday, I abdicated my responsibilities, abandoned work and suggested to Koos that we should go…
Run Rose Run
James Paterson’s collaboration with celebrities is an interesting exercise in guessing where one collaborators’ work ends…
No Stone Unturned – Cover Reveal
I am delighted to announce that book 4 of the Detective Rigby series will be released…
Bad Blood Sisters, by Saralyn Richard
In Saralyn Richard’s, Bad Blood Sisters, Quinn McFarland lives a mostly quiet life, in a…
Still Devious
Percy the Space Chimp got fed up with all the company and went to the kitchen.…
Sky Mountain (Himmelbjerget)
* Lazy water lapping at the greensward Sunrise over the trees mark A tower reaching towards…
Pitching Your Book
You need to tailor your pitch to its audience. https://authornews.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors-toolkit-how-to-pitch-your-book-to-anyone/
Is the Reverend Dead? Ch 11(a mystery inspired by remote island life) by Leanne Dyck
chapter ten: Arriving at church early, Mrs. Hazelton walks in on a group of women. None…
Sunday Review: How to Knit a Murder by Sally Goldenbaum
I bought this audiobook because a) it was on sale, b) the setting looked interesting, c)…
Review: #TheWalkingDead S11 x 14 THE ROTTEN CORE #TWD
Previously: Review: 11 x 13 Warlords ‘I mean, I liked ’em before.’ – S 11 x 14 …
Looking at You, 52
Each year I share my thoughts as I celebrate another birthday. This year, 52. I don’t…
#WeWriWa ~ The Case of the Wrecked Wedding: All Your Fault
Welcome to Weekend Writing Warriors, where writers share snippets from their work-in-progress or new release. Sorry…
#SaturdayStarter A Midsummer Night’s Demon
#SaturdayStarter features one story, specifically the beginning of the story. The beginning of the book will…
IT’S GUEST AUTHOR SATURDAY!! Please welcome Choc Lit author Marie Laval…
Hi Marie! I am so thrilled having you here and for the chance to learn more…