This month I’m pleased to introduce you to Michael Duncan. a fellow fantasy author. Michael is a friend that I know in person. We’ve interacted as writers off and on for several years now, through a critique group, a blog, and finally through our association with the same publisher, Pelican Book Group. I thoroughly enjoyed … Continue reading The Mystery in Writing by Michael Duncan
Have Books, Will Travel The first day of meeting readers at the farmers market turned out differently than I anticipated. In my admittedly vivid imagination, the pleasant conversations I would have with readers were only outweighed by sales of my books. Ah me! How delightful. Applying by email was easy. I sent in $115, payment … Continue reading Have Books, Will Travel
We’re finally seeing some sun in my area, but I’m hoping not to come down with a case of spring fever. We’ll see how that goes. Active Writing Projects My works in progress include a romantic suspense novel set in an Irish castle. I had hoped to finish editing the sample chapters and develop a … Continue reading Author News: Current Projects, Memories, and Some Fun Photos
This month’s author journal was written by one of my favorite historical fiction authors, Golden Keyes Parsons. I hope you will take the time to read her books, because I assure you they are totally worth your time. In her guest author journal, Golden shares what it’s like to be recognized as an author, and … Continue reading Guest Author Journal: Who Me? from Golden Keyes Parsons
Have you ever resolved to do a thing, only time slid by and somehow you never got to it? I know I have. It happens with no effort. Everyday needs shove aside all progress, and my plans for change fade until sometimes I forget I even made them. It takes effort to push back, but that’s … Continue reading In Search of a Better Life
I’m at the library right now. Our internet service provider decided to shut off our outdated modem, so I’m here to access the internet. They’ll replace the modem, but that will take a few days. Of course, no time would be convenient for such a disruption, but at least I’m gleaning something positive. I’ve wanted … Continue reading The Terabithia Grove
All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost; the old that is strong does not wither, deep roots are not reached by the frost. From the ashes a fire shall be woken, a light from the shadows shall spring; renewed shall be blade that was broken, the crownless again … Continue reading A Thought-Provoking Poem by J.R.R. Tolkien
A woman driving past the hotel entrance gave me a thumbs up. Although certain we’d never met before, I waved back. Several people I didn’t know smiled at me as we passed on the sidewalk. I gathered my skirts and climbed the stairs to the hotel’s front doors, then stepped inside with my cape flowing. … Continue reading Learning to Play at FaerieCon West
Jennifer Hallmark explores the relationship between writing and solitude in today’s guest author journal. For my part, I don’t write well in a crowd. Solitude seems to be mother’s milk for my creativity. Thanks for reading, and if you’d like to weigh in on Jennifer’s topic, please do so in the comments below her post. Janalyn … Continue reading Solitary or Sociable? One Writer’s Perspective from Jennifer Hallmark
