Back in the Saddle
There is nothing quite like travel to clear your head and invite the muse back on board. My husband and I were joined by 3 dear friends for a cruise… Read more »
Category: Writing
Grand Re-Opening
There is a philosophy – maybe that’s too strong a word – among some writers that a Facebook page or group is just as good or better than a website,… Read more »
2016 RWA Convention
Just attended my first Romance Writers of America convention! What a trip! Okay, that term dates me. But honestly, had a wonderful time. You know, whenever you commit to go… Read more »
“Valuable things should be paid for.”
Closing out 2014: Thoughts on Publishing I begin with this quote by vocal artist Taylor Swift. While I am not a particular fan of Ms. Swift, I immediately identify with… Read more »
The BIG EASY BLOG Hop!
Hello all! Many thanks and welcome to all my new followers. It’s gratifying to be a part of such a wonderful, diverse business! Today is the BIG EASY BLOG HOP!… Read more »
Giving it All Away
WARNING: Rant is eminent. So, what’s up with all these generous authors, making their ebooks free or 99 cents? When I recently published with Amazon’s KDP program, I was offered… Read more »
The Next Big Thing!
This is The Next Big Thing blog hop: a blog chain in which participating authors answer ten questions about their current work in progress or upcoming publications. Thank you, Susan… Read more »
Bud in Flight: Fair Use or Bad Karma?
I happened upon an article on yesterday’s AP wire by Anthony McCartney. It seems that Anheuser-Busch is upset because in the new blockbuster film “Flight,” pilot Denzel Washington is shown… Read more »
National Lighthouse Day!
Serendipity…a happy coincidence! That’s what I thought when I sat down to write this blog and realized that today, August, 7th, is National Lighthouse Day! Can you imagine my delight?… Read more »
The Good With the Bad
One of the worst things about having a shoulder impingement is waking up in the middle of the night with your forearm aching without relief. But that “twilight” state does… Read more »