Upcoming Journeys I and a group of writing friends will soon invade one of the San Juan Islands for a week of writing, researching, catching up on one another’s lives, and talking shop. Our yearly Live Write Breathe retreat is something none of us would willingly miss. I’ll also venture out on side trips, camera … Continue reading Author Journal: Living, Writing, Breathing…and Waiting
Creative Worlds Changes I’ve moved my blog for writers to my new site at http://LiveWriteBreathe.com. You will not automatically be transferred to that list since not everyone on my email list is a writer who will appreciate that site. Some signed on to follow my journey as an author and/or the progress of Tales of … Continue reading Big Changes for Creative Worlds
This week I’ve decided to move over and let a fellow-author share a message that resonates with me. Guest Brian Holers aims a well-placed swing at the tortured writer stereotype. Whether you agree or disagree with Brian, his take is an interesting one. About Brian Holers An arborist by day and a novelist in every … Continue reading Brian Holers Shatters the Tortured Writer Myth
I’m delighted to post the covers for DawnSinger and WayFarer, the first two epic fantasy books in my Tales of Faeraven series. Artist Nicola Martinez did a beautiful job capturing my story’s essence. Sometimes victory only comes through surrender. About DawnSinger book one in the epic fantasy trilogy, Tales of Faeraven Kai, a Guardian of … Continue reading Fantasy Books: DawnSinger and WayFarer Covers
Author Journal I stared at the email, half-expecting it to somehow morph into a rejection, but no. It was still a contract offer. Letting out a yelp, I snatched my cell phone to call my husband. Later that same day, after opening another email, I would call him back to share more joy. It was … Continue reading Author Journal: Living a Writer’s Dream
When I plant seeds in my garden, I believe they will sprout and draw nourishment from sun, rain and soil. Planting seeds is an act of faith.
So is writing.
Click on a cover image to learn more. DawnSinger Sometimes victory comes only through surrender. A headstrong young princess and the Guardian sworn to protect her fly on winged horses across hostile territory in a desperate bid to release the DawnKing, and restoration, into a divided land. WayFarer To save his people, a king must … Continue reading Tales of Faeraven
I want to be a writer who doesn’t need permission to tell my truth.
I received at least part of my literary training in the school of hard knocks. I hadn’t traveled the path of life long before the dream of becoming a novelist took hold of me and wouldn’t shake loose. I had to try.
