The Value of Libraries

  This is the Lawncrest branch of the Philadelphia Free Library. This was my childhood happy…

The Art Center Mysteries by Susan Van Kirk

By Susan Van Kirk For the past eight years, I’ve written a series called the Endurance…

How To Get Your Self-Published Book Into Libraries With Eric Otis Simmons

How can you make your self-published books available to libraries in every format? How can you…

Meet Indie Author of the Month – Lillian Brummet

Welcome! Every month I feature an Indie Author and ask them to tell us a little…

Interview with C.W. Allen

I’m happy to welcome author C. W. Allen. Today, she shares her creative journey and her…

Moving On with my Writing Life by Author Alicia Joseph…

When I was in college, back in 1998, I took a creative writing course where I…

But One Life: The Story of Nathan Hale

Available on Amazon TODAY!   Revolution. Friendship. Sacrifice. But One Life: The Story of Nathan Hale is an…

99c Sale at all ebook Stores! First 3 Rifters Novels. Celebrating Summer! #fantasy #steampunk

Get any of the first 3 Rifters novels at any ebook retailer for only 99c! Or,…

Sunday Review: Lady Odelia’s Secret by Jane Steen

I enjoyed the first novel in this series, so I was glad when I learned that…

Reporting in today

Plans didn’t change, but nature dictates what I can do. I actually wrote that one into…

The Best Kind of To-do List

Last time I talked about reading, which I confessed I didn’t devote as much time to…

Some Thoughts on Book Covers and Titles

Local postbox with a knitted crown Hello and I hope you’ve had a lovely Jubilee weekend!…

Virtual Book Tours

Here’s how to have a book tour without leaving your house. https://writersinthestormblog.com/2021/03/virtual-book-tours-the-basics/ 

August Designer

*** Was it premonition         Or artistic transgression that Made him paint his future wife as…

Two Friends Book Review: Secrets of the Sprakkar (non-fiction) by Eliza Reid Published by Simon and Schuster

 Leanne’s review of Secrets of the Sprakkar by Eliza Reid… Iceland is a leader in gender…

Bennachie: Craggy Peaks, Picts and Standing Stones

Bennachie is a large hill that can be seen for miles in Aberdeenshire. Its craggy peaks…

Grueling Research

Writers, like all artists, sometimes have to suffer for their craft. Several years ago, I started…

SOCIALISM AND THE TEN VIRGINS: A Devotional by Lorilyn Roberts

       “An economics professor at a local college made a statement that he had…

Sunday Book Review – Mayday by Mike Steeden

Welcome to my Sunday Book Review. Today I’m reviewing a book called Mayday by Mike Steeden.…

#Giveaway : The Smurfs

The blue crew returns to Smurf village in a brand-new series on Nickelodeon, The Smurfs! Get ready to…

#WeWriWa: The Case of the Wedding Wrecker – My Perfect Day?

 Welcome to Weekend Writing Warriors, where writers share snippets from their work-in-progress or new release. Sorry for…

A Little Reminder….

Always remember from where you came, never forgetting that initial spark that got you to where…

“Hello, Weekend” Giveaway!

Let’s imagine you’re sneaking away to a cabin for a weekend of reading novels, including Karen…

Favorite Quotes – 2022 – Post #23

Favorite Quotes – 2022 – Post #23 “Opinion is the medium between knowledge and ignorance.” –…

The Story Behind the Story: Linda Barrett, Save the Sinner

  Let’s welcome Linda back to the Scribbler. She has been a guest previously with an…