Last week I attended the Chanticleer Author Conference in Bellingham, WA. The conference is a great way to network with other authors and to learn more about writing craft and marketing. My favorite craft classes were by Donald Maass, a major literary agent who helped […]
I sent The Appearance of Power to the proof read editor today, and that edit will take about 6 weeks, give or take. But that doesn’t mean that April will be a boring month. I have several things I can work on – creating my […]
As a short story writer, I LOVE a good short story collection. There’s just something about the short story. They pack a punch in just a few pages. And the beauty of well chosen collection is the thematic connection they can offer. You explore the […]
I promised a review of the “sequel” to Unfollow Me, by Kathryn Caraway, so here it is. I received He Follows Me free as an advanced reader copy. After being blown away by her first book, I was determined to read this one also. All […]
It’s been a while since I have posted a book review, so I am jumping back in with a doozy – Unfollow Me, by Kathryn Caraway. I received this book free as an advanced reader copy. I was intrigued and honored to read this prior […]
This summer, I entered another story in the SEA Shorts contest with Chanticleer. In 2024, I won a first place with Finding Namaste and in 2023, I took Grand Prize with The Heart of Kublai Khan’s Menagerie Keeper. I just found out that Purrfect Revenge […]
As mentioned in my previous post, in early April, I attended the Chanticleer Authors Conference. I was so impressed with the great content for writers. It was an inspiring weekend that has me working hard on new projects. Last year, I won Grand Prize in […]
In early April, I attended the Chanticleer Authors Conference. It was a great experience, with lots of networking and valuable sessions, but the pinnacle for me was the Awards Banquet. I had entered The Appearance of Power, my young adult fantasy, in the Dante Rossetti […]