Inspiration from Pictures

I know a lot of writers collect songs and compile playing lists to inspire them during their writing, but I’m more of a “silence is golden” ...

First Drafts = A Road Trip from Hell

Me : ( getting into car with a bunch of strangers ) Okay, everyone! I realize we don’t know each other very well, but I’m sure we’ll all bec...

Thankful

1. I am thankful that my lovely and talented daughter enjoyed her opportunity to perform live before television cameras in the Dunkin Donut...

Too Much?

The other night, I dreamed I went skiing. That’s not unusual, especially with winter coming on. I love to ski! Unfortunately, the skiing con...

Does Your MC Need a Character Arc?

I’m sure you all know by now I’m a hopeless Pantster. Outlines just don’t work for me. I can write ‘em, but I don’t stick to them. However...

Gina Review: Ghost Dog of Roanoke Island

My daughter Gina is here today with a review of GHOST DOG OF ROANOKE ISLAND, which she received for review from the author, C. K. Volnek. Th...

Where Do You Begin?

When starting a new project, where do you begin? I usually start with an inspiration, which eventually leads me to a starting point. My insp...

Open Minds: An Interview with Susan Kaye Quinn

When everyone reads minds, a secret is a dangerous thing to keep. Earlier this month, Susan Kaye Quinn launched her new book OPEN MINDS with...

STRING BRIDGE Chart Rush

Today is THE day to help Jessica Bell's debut, STRING BRIDGE , hit the bestseller list on Amazon, and receive the all-original soundt...

Holy Crap! That's Jerry Spinelli!

Yup. I’m not proud of it, but that’s what I said when I discovered Mr. Spinelli standing behind me at a book event last Friday night. Luck...

First Impressions #28

Our final First Impression for this month comes from Jerri George. This is the first page of SEADUCED, a generational saga set in the 1950’...

First Impressions #27

Our second First Impressions for the month of November is a YA Fantasy coming to us from Emily Casey entitled THE FAIRY TALE TRAP. Mom lied...

Giveaway Winners and First Impressions #26

Before we get to this month’s First Impressions, I’d like to announce the winners of the Spooktacular Giveaway Hop! Thank you to everyone w...