Every writer needs a place to create. For some of us, that place is specific and consistent. For others, it is wherever we find ourselves when inspiration strikes. For most of us, that place is both of the above. We are always prepared for that magic to pass from our thoughts, through our heart to […]
Deadheading for Fun and Freedom
First, an brief explanation of the process of deadheading: with a very sharp secateur, you snip away the dead parts of plants so that the plant no longer pumps energy into the dead area. This somewhat similar to ‘phantom limb’ sensation. Since my secateur is buried in storage boxes awaiting the acquisition of a real […]
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Eve – Cover Preview
Exclusive for my EverWriting readers: Here is the cover for the final story in my Nights Before serial novel, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Eve. The photograph is one that I took a few winters ago and the designer is Gwiboz who was able to work Photoshop magic, as usual. The berries are puffy white. […]
Expectations 101
“Have no expectations. Have no disappointments.” – Often heard advice. “Do you mind if I do?” – Right response. Expectation is a powerful tool in a writer’s career. Without expectation of finishing the book, of finding readers, of publishing, of putting words on the page even if no one reads them and a host of other […]
Anticipation 101
If you’ve ever traveled with children, you have a good sense of what anticipation means. “Are we there yet?” repeated a gazillion times from the moment the car door is shut at the front door of your house until either they are worn out or your destination is reached. Anticipation is that state of excitement […]
Fahrenheit 451 Revisited
Fahrenheit 451 (Ray Bradbury’s classic novel of book censorship) is back with a vengeance. Whatever you write, this will affect your future in this entrepreneurial industry. Below are posts you should read if you are self-publishing or care about your freedom of expression: Indie Reader gives a good explanation of the activity on WHSmith, Amazon and […]
Tribute to the Greatest Generation: Guest Writer: J.L. Salter
As my first guest writer, I’m very happy to present, J.L. Salter, who is writing today about one of my favorite topics: World War II. As an editor of two volumes of women’s autobiographies about their experiences during this devastating war, I became even more interested in this period of world history than when my […]
‘The Night Before Labor Day’ in Time for Labor Day
Phew! I made it. ‘Twas the Night Before Labor Day has been released today – the day before Labor Day. This is the fourth story in the Nights Before serial novel. In this story, Jocelyn Tavers comes to grips with her latest author, Dr. Ezekiel Verge, whose novel, Stress Test, puts her long-held convictions about her […]
Coming September: Guest Blog from Jeff Salter
My first guest blogger in September will be Jeff Salter. Here’s a bit about him before he arrives. Currently writing romantic comedy and romantic suspense. Seven completed novels. My 3rd — “Called To Arms Again” — (a tribute to the greatest generation) — was published in May 2013. My 6th — “Rescued By That New […]
A Little Mother’s Day in August
For the final Sunday Snippet in August, I’m sharing a short section from my serial novel, Nights Before, ‘Twas the Night Before Mother’s Day, the third story in the series and showing off the new covers in celebration of the series now being available on Amazon. The fourth book in the series, ‘Twas the Night Before […]