I couldn’t be more pleased with the cover for Stagecoach to Liberty (Montana Gold, Book 3). Cover artist Lynnette Bonner of Indie Cover Design did an outstanding job and made working with her a joy. Ready? Here she is! The contrast between dark and light reflects the struggle between an innocent young woman and those … Continue reading Cover Reveal for Stagecoach to Liberty
What’s not to like about the cover of Sojourner? The colors blend and contrast well. A misty background fits in with the covers for DawnSinger and Wayfarer, Tales of Faeraven books 1 and 2. The winged horse declares the story firmly in the fantasy realm. Mara, the strong-minded heroine, is accurately pictured as striking, beautiful, … Continue reading Cover Reveal for Sojourner, Tales of Faeraven Book 3
The ebb and flow of the seasons brings back a tighter schedule in September. I usually find it hard to let go of that easy summer vibe. Shouldn’t life always be thus? This year is different. For more than a month, I’ve been panting for autumn to arrive. No, the heat didn’t cause my breathlessness, … Continue reading An Upcoming Cover Reveal
“Let those who thoughtfully consider the brevity of life remember the length of eternity.” Thomas Ken When you are struggling to breathe, life’s troubles distill into one simple matter. Thinking of anything else becomes impossible, as I learned when I faced my own mortality. The wildfire smoke that obliterated summer’s glory triggered my mild asthma. … Continue reading Breathing and Singing
Adjusting to a lighter work schedule is nice, especially in the summer when family duties demand my attention. At times like these, I wonder how I manage my normal workload. That’s a sign that I need to do more to let go of more. If you’re also busy, I suggest you give some thought to … Continue reading Summertime, and the Living is Easy
When you have a permanent case of wanderlust, as I do, you think a lot about leaving home. Distant hillsides, waterfalls, beaches, and cities call out to be visited. The fragrance of adventure beckons like a heady rose in a garden of delights. Ah, yes, travel! In a few short years a life of travel … Continue reading The Real Voyage of Discovery
I’ll admit to being skunked by back-to-back deadlines, which is why I missed posting last month’s reader news. Life has returned to normal, finally, or at least almost. I do have a lot of releases stacked up ahead of me, one in each of my main genres and several not-yet-announced projects. Reader News Here’s the … Continue reading Skunked but not Sunk
They call it a three-book collision, that interesting time for an author when deadlines for three books in various states of completion collide. This happens for a number of reasons. Publishers, not authors, control when their requested edits arrive in an author’s email inbox, complete with a deadline. Some publishers are predictable, while others are … Continue reading Feeling Like a Juggler
“Deadlines refine the mind. They remove variables like exotic materials and processes that take too long. The closer the deadline, the more likely you’ll start thinking waaay outside the box.” Adam Savage I have found this quote to be accurate. Right now I’m on a hard deadline for Stagecoach to Liberty, book three of the … Continue reading Deadlines Refine the Mind
