Ten years ago, I wasn't writing. I still listened to the voice in my head that said I would never do anything close to good enough for a publisher, so it wasn't worth trying. And so my muse stayed quiet, locked in her cage. We'd been playing in a Dungeons and Dragons game for over … Continue reading Celebrating a milestone
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Responsibility and the Rabbit Hole
Hey! Not sure how many have missed me, but I'm still here and kicking! For almost two years now, I've been in a rabbit hole of sorts. Losing my mom in 2015, followed by my dad in 2016. My youngest being assaulted at school, and the case still pending. Life in general put a lot … Continue reading Responsibility and the Rabbit Hole
Coming Summer 2016!!!!
One should always read the fine print...especially with an inheritance from a relative you didn't know existed. In a rut doesn't even begin to describe Grace's life at 22. Her ex is using his position as a cop to stalk her, getting her fired from every job she finds. Her parents, not knowing how … Continue reading Coming Summer 2016!!!!
When it really IS your fault
Hey! It's the afternoon, technically, but had a busy morning. LOL I want to talk about the difference between being an author and being a diva. Trust me, you want to be an author far more than a diva. We all make mistakes. Every one of us. We don't read an email correctly, miss a … Continue reading When it really IS your fault
Books on sale this week!
So, Solstice Shadows has another GREAT crop of books on countdown deals this week! There's some awesome summer reading in here, so be sure to grab your copies while they're on sale! Mark of the Successor by KateMarie Collins - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HFF3SH0?*Version*=1&*entries*=0 Fiery Arrow by Sheila Lamb - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00N47LDTS?*Version*=1&*entries*=0 Room 629 by Vicki-Ann Bush - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00W80HU80?*Version*=1&*entries*=0 Medallion of the … Continue reading Books on sale this week!
The Secret Revealed
It's a Sunday night, and I'm relaxing. About to go dive into Arwenna's world and do some more work on book three, and final, book of The Raven Chronicles. We're on vacation, you see. While the bulk of our traveling is now done, we're taking all next week to do small things local to us. … Continue reading The Secret Revealed
Readers Vs. Fans
Someone once told me they were my "#1 fan". And I talked with them at length about that. Why? Because I want readers, not fans.A fan is the groupie at the rock concert, the screaming person on the rail as the stars walk the red carpet. A fan shoves a pencil and piece of paper … Continue reading Readers Vs. Fans