Tag: #book

  • 8 Ways to Improve your Novel

    8 Ways to Improve your Novel To protect myself in 2024 I decided that I’d start charging for my ability to developmental edit a manuscript. After ten years of editor feedback, working with professionals, getting and giving constructive feedback, and the finalization of my Post Graduate Certificate of Creative Writing, I was ready. But how…

  • My Writing Journey – turning forty

    I reread the very first post I wrote on this website, not quite some ten years later. But it’s been ten years since I made the decision to start. To publish. Whatever that meant. It’s a good heartfelt and authentic post. I love that woman so much because she had no idea how much this…

  • Kirkus Review: Echo of the Evercry

    Echo of the Evercry: Kirkus Review “Satisfying character arcs, a deeply felt sense of sisterhood… and a bit of romance are the cherries on top.”

  • The Art of Craft

    The Art of Craft – Staring down at the block of wood, in a kind of guitar shape, it occurred to me, that this was a first draft. #writing #writers #book #writerslife #editing #writingcommunity

  • Nano Hangover

    Nano Hangover – Pouring out all those words leaves your tank empty. Stop and refill. Got more gas? Story isn’t over yet…

  • 30 Days of Nano

    Nano is here and if you don’t know what it is, its basically a competition against yourself to write fifty thousand words on a new book. Many people use this as a chance to just finish a novel, get one started, developing great writing habits, and you can do all of those things. This year…

  • Behind the Veil is RELEASED!

    Behind the Veil is Released! “Creepy, dark, sinister, and I loved it.” – Netgalley Reviewer – AVAILABLE NOW!

  • Virtual Book Launch!

    COME MEET THE AUTHOR! Kindly hosted by the lovely V. E. Patton, I’m inviting you to an online event to come meet me, talk about Behind the Veil, but also get this exceptional swag pack for one lucky winner! Click here to sign up for an invitation. Minus the champagne – it will still be…

  • Behind the Veil – Live!

    One day I had to set aside my heart project. The one that made me become a writer. I was sad but I was finally free to do something wild. Daring. Like I hadn’t ever let myself do before. From the dusty book tomes of my mother’s romantic suspense, and my own obsession with the…

  • Wolf at the Door

      I’m having a rant. Want to know why? Because people are being bullied. Being threatened. Being made to feel unwelcome and unwanted in the #WritingCommunity.   I wish this wasn’t the first time I’ve spoken about how I’ve seen or been guilted in the #WritingCommunity about what I do with my Twitter, Facebook and…