The other day I decided to look through some of my older novels on writing and an article on tapping your inner child caught my attention. There were some exercises to do, such as remembering a fun time … Continue reading →
What does a eulogy or an obituary have to do with writing? In this case, quite a lot for if not for my sister-in-law, Annie, I would never have submitted the first draft of my novel to the Gather.com First … Continue reading →
I have too many muse-inspired ideas for new books that stay ideas and never develop into writings. Over the past year, these ideas spring forth at least twice a week. It seems such a shame to waste them by letting … Continue reading →
Almost everyone who has written a fiction novel has a similar experience, often about mid-point, but it could happen anywhere in the manuscript. It’s the “NOW what should I write?” moment. The moment that can span into hours, or days, … Continue reading →
No writer likes them—the rejection letter—but they teach many things, if one is open to their lessons. Perseverance for one thing—unless you do an end around and self-publish on a credit card. They can also help teach how to write … Continue reading →
With their two police detective friends, Drea, Kirk and Margo decide to arm themselves and confront those who are behind this string of disappearances. Now that Tommy’s been kidnapped, the matter has become much more urgent. Will they reach him … Continue reading →
I’m collaborating with several other Second Wind Publishing authors to write a series of novels online on a blog. The first novel is about the death of a little girl. Her body was found in the desert outside a bedroom … Continue reading →
So is it too late to start this year over? Ever have a year that was just bad news? For me, 1985 comes to mind. That was the year our home was burglarized while we were 1000 miles away. When … Continue reading →
Second Wind Publishing is celebrating close encounters of the romantic kind this Valentine’s Day by giving away free romance ebooks! All you have to do to receive your ebook is to leave a comment mentioning which one of the following books you want to read. We will send you … Continue reading →
Every sleepy breath told me how hot it was, even at 9:00 in the morning. As I numbly looked out of the minivan’s windows, I wished I’d stayed behind. We’d been promised something very, very good, but this excursion didn’t … Continue reading →