Hello. I can't really say good morning, because it's not. I learned of David Bowie's passing when I woke up this morning. The world has lost a creative genius, and the afterlife's ongoing party just had someone new grab the karaoke mic. I did not ever have the pleasure of meeting him. Nor did I … Continue reading The Immortal Goblin King
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No, you don’t deserve that yet!
Good afternoon! Hope everyone had a great holiday! 2016 is on us, like it or not. Typically, it's a time to reflect on accomplishments, set goals for the year ahead of us. This is important for authors in a few ways. We constantly have to evaluate how we present ourselves to our readers, our publisher. … Continue reading No, you don’t deserve that yet!
And the wheel turns
Happy Winter Solstice, everyone! 'Wielder of Tiren' is moving forward. I spent most of Friday working on it. Put down over 3,000 new words, added a plot twist or two, and am about halfway with the first draft. It's a good feeling to know the wheels are turning again, the ideas are flowing. I know … Continue reading And the wheel turns
I know why I write…do you?
Hey! It's Monday! Must be blog post time! I was surprised last night. Went out and spent a day with friends and came home to it. My oldest daughter had snuck a photo of me during my signing event in November. There I was, behind my table, with a reader in front of me. She … Continue reading I know why I write…do you?
Recovery, refocusing, and moving forward
I know, I didn't make my post last Monday. I was kinda busy. We left town on Wednesday to attend my mom's memorial service. I spent most of the last week saying goodbye to her. Finding the best way to help my dad and older sister move forward. Reconciling myself to her passing. And resting … Continue reading Recovery, refocusing, and moving forward
Being Thankful
Good morning! Sometimes, the one thing we lose sight of as authors is being thankful for what we have. As writers, we always look ahead. To the next chapter we're writing, to the next cover being shared with us, to the next release date. There's always something ahead of us to look forward to us, … Continue reading Being Thankful
The End of Things
Morning, everyone. Last week, I found out my mother passed away. I've spent a lot of time since then coming to grips with her passing. While I think I'll still have difficulties at the service itself, time moves on. We didn't have a perfect relationship. There were more times than not where one of us … Continue reading The End of Things
Well, it happened!
Well, last night was the big night. I've now got my first official book store signing under my belt. Hold on a minute, I need more coffee. BRB Much better. I'm way too tired today for my own good. LOL So, last night. I sold three books, met a few readers, got ignored by more … Continue reading Well, it happened!
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
Not quite panic time.
Good morning! Hope all is well with everyone. Now that the initial excitement of knowing I have a book signing in a bookstore has subsided, it's time to consider everything else that has to happen in the next two weeks. The books are ordered. New postcards, too! Everything's been shipped to me and should be … Continue reading Not quite panic time.