02 Jan 2017: A Year of Gratitude
As we begin a fresh new year, I am excited for the possibilities. We have all wrapped a nine year cycle. And are stepping into a realm of new opportunities....
As we begin a fresh new year, I am excited for the possibilities. We have all wrapped a nine year cycle. And are stepping into a realm of new opportunities....
I am a self-professed control freak. Most of us are. Truly. Deep down. After all, we were sold on a belief of earning our keep. Reward through persistent struggle. Anything worth having requires a fight...
This week, Fantastic Friday is all about the holiday weekend! When I see a holiday coming up, I crave a new novel. Since I will be spending the Memorial Day weekend reuniting with the lovely Los Angeles, I am celebrating with a sale! For three days, the Kindle edition of Blue Moon will cost less than a coffee....
As I weave my way through NYC, I find myself drawn to the hidden magic. This is the essence of the tale, Queen Isabel. She sees events that are yet to happen. Senses the hidden feelings of her court. And Isabel chooses when to share these hidden realities. For there is danger and opportunity in magical sight....
Every story comes to me in a different way. The timing is not always convenient. Nor is the entry graceful. The tale might whisper, then disappear for years, before arriving in full force....
As May draws to a close, I had to squeak this post under the line! May is Short Story Month. Whether I have only an evening to read or want to explore an idea in a tightly packed bundle of words, short stories never fail to deliver....
The beautifully written novel, The Shoemaker: A Tale of Love, Magic & Unnatural Acts is on sale from April 10-17 for only 99¢!...
In April 2014, I release the paperback version of my book, Messenger. The last - and some would say most important - step in the process is the cover. This is where you come in! Which cover would convince you to pick up the book?...
One of the undying myths about writing is that you are always alone. You write alone. You imagine alone. You breakthrough barriers alone. And yet, lately, I see a wonderful trend evolving. Creative teams....
This week, I tweeted a quotation from Stephen King that spurred many retweets: "Writing is a lonely job. Having someone who believes in you makes a lot of difference." The more I thought about this, the more I realized this applies to all of life. ...