Where do you get your ideas? I tend to get ideas for stories from random musing or from a great story prompt. I have often said that story prompts fuel my creativity in a way that nothing else does. But these sources aren’t true for […]
I am part of a great writers’ group that meets weekly to critique members’ work and to support one another in our writing journey. A spin-off of this group is sponsoring the middle grade fiction category in the Pacific Northwest Writer’s Association Writing Contest again […]
I have recently finished reading “The Club,” by Jacqueline Kang. It released in March, and has been on my considerable “to read” pile for a while, but I am glad I finally snuck some time to read this wonderful book. First of all, the cover […]
This evening I had the pleasure of co-hosting a novel podcast. “A Novel Talk” is normally co-hosted by Wendy Kendall, mystery author, and Carl W. Lee, writer of paranormal fantasy. Wendy Kendall’s cozy mystery, Kat Out of the Bag was featured on this episode, so […]
I am excited to announce that I was recently featured on mystery author, Wendy Kendall’s “A Passion for Purses” blog. Kendall offers a unique twist for her Purses blog. The characters in her recently released “Kat Out of the Bag” cozy mystery novel ask all […]
I am excited to write my review of “Kat Out of the Bag” by Wendy Kendall. I finished my advance reader copy just before the book released on April 13. I enjoy a good cozy mystery, and I highly recommend this book. “Kat Out of […]
I am so excited to post my review of “Cats in Bow Ties – Photographs & Rescue Stories of Shelter Cats with Style” by Lindsi Jones. Lindsi Jones is a skilled photographer who has put together a beautiful book that will tug at your heart […]
I had the incredible privilege of reading an advance copy of “Christmas Knight” by Pam Binder. I’ve read a lot of historical romance, and I am excited to say that I highly recommend this book. Pam has given us a spicy Christmas treat this year. […]
I may have mentioned before on this blog that I love personal development books. I also love Carol Tuttle’s work, and I’ve had another great opportunity to read and review a new book from Carol. I agree that The Modern Chakra Guide: 7 Steps to […]
There are few things more exciting than receiving a call that something you’ve written is a contest finalist. I got that call last week from PNWA. Purrfect Revenge is a finalist in the Pacific Northwest Writer’s Association 2019 Literary Contest in the Short Story Category. […]