Today is the best of times and the worst of times for writers. Yes, the publishing industry faces intense pressure. Yes, fewer people are buying books. BUT…. people ARE actually reading more than ever, just in different formats. That presents we authors with a whole...
Okay, Fantasy fans- buckle up!!! I’ve got a fun new series for you and you are going to LOVE it! Yep, you’re welcome… Lizard Queen Volume 1 300 years ago, in a nameless world, a prophecy passed unfulfilled. A secret society that formed to prevent...
Someone asked me a very on point question the other day. We always hear of writing in first person point of view ie Once upon a time I took the subway to Olympus and the third person point of view Once upon a time Suzie...
Hi, Cyber Peeps! This Monday finds me continuing to traverse the agent querying gauntlet. That’s the lovely no-man’s land between completing a novel and retaining the representation of a reputable agent. Now, when I use the term “lovely,” one needs to understand that this is...
And I emerge from the Silly Season at last… Welcome back to the cornucopia of emotion, goofiness, and occasional pathos that is my Musical Monday Blog! This week’s song is Pompeii by Bastille. This post is dedicated to one of my life long best buds,...
Friday I had one of those runs that makes life shining and glittery… simply awesome. Forgive me as I descend into clichés, I’m sorry- it simply can not be helped. The sun was shining, but it was early enough so that it was not scorching. ...
Theresa sat down at her computer with a purposeful air. She set her cup of piping hot Earl Grey tea down next to her and pulled up her latest manuscript. She felt just a little bit smug as she skimmed last night’s work. It really...
To paraphrase John Lennon, “Life is something that happens when you’re busy making other plans”. At least I think that’s who said it and approximately what was said. I’m a little nervous World and it tends to make me sarcastic, well, that and breathing. The...