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I read fantasy. Fantasy makes me happy. And there are a few authors who I will always pick up their books. H.L. Burke, author of SPICE BRINGER, is one of those. I’m in Ms. Burke’s “fan” group on Facebook. I’ve been hearing about this book since it was an idea that was keeping her from …
The days of telling stories just to free them from the overcrowding inside my brain has past. And still, when I write something out of my norm it makes me nervous. Enter the short story “Unexpected” coming in August. It’s one of four stories in the ONE SULTRY DAY anthology from Roane Publishing. No, this …
Have I mentioned how much I love using Overdrive to checkout eBooks without ever leaving my house? It is the perfect library. And THE SUNSHINE SISTERS by Jane Green is a title you should check out (by any checkout method). This isn’t my typical read. I say that half the time I write a review, …
The Great Gatsby stalks me from one high school language arts class to the next. In St. Helens, he prowls through the junior classrooms and in Scappoose, his story resounds with the freshmen. This disparity in curriculum gave me pause. After all, I’ve taught students between the ages of twelve and eighteen for many years. …
Now Available! Through Fire New Adult Romance By Sage MacGowan Release Date: November 6, 2017 Confidence. Faith. Redemption. All her life Cass has been the wallflower, quietly content to make her mark from behind the scenes. As a cognitive psychologist in the research field she will use her intellect and tenacity to heal the “broken” …
Professionals attend conferences. One thing all conferences have in common is the availability of workshops so attendees can customize their experience. Writing workshops will help you improve your craft , making your writing more publishable. Conference workshops can also enlighten you on the use and availability of helpful tools of the trade. One of the …
With the return of The Game of Thrones to HBO, people are into the groove of summer viewing. I’d rather be reading, and I know plenty of people who would rather READ George R. R. Martin’s next installment for this series. Still, the anticipation of the show reminded me that summer’s long days encourage reluctant …
Book clubs should be for discussing books and recommending books. Can you do such a thing online? That’s what I intended to find out when I joined Reader’s Coffeehouse. One of my goals for 2017 was to join a book club. I love to read, so why not turn it into an opportunity to socialize. …
Are you ready for a little romance? It’s Sweet Romance Month at my publisher’s, so they have a new romance novella for you every week in February. To start things off: Introducing REALITY MEETS ITS MATCH My little novella, which you might think you’ve already read (if you purchased the VIRTUALLY YOURS collection last year), …
Ready for a little Virtual Romance? REALITY MEETS ITS MATCH is here! Read More »
Writing is easy. All you have to do is bleed on the page. And if you’ve been writing for any length of time, you know how true this sentiment is. It’s the reason many people keep their written words hidden. I poured my heart and soul on that page. If someone laughs or scorns after …
Bleeding on the Page. Thanks for the advice, Hemingway! Read More »