Colder weather has ushered in the need for more books. That suits me fine. I’ve been studying how best to connect with readers, an ever-present topic on my mind. I love my readers and want to know more about them. We’re in this together, after all. Imagination is vital to reading and writing both. Every reader … Continue reading Imagine
I’ve always been something of a loner, which is why it’s so hard for me to be an author. Maybe God does this sort of thing on purpose – forces wallflowers into the spotlight. I don’t know. I first noticed a problem when my husband proudly displayed my first (autobiographical) magazine article to our friends … Continue reading Reflections of a Loner
With cooler weather moving in, I’m drinking more coffee. I’ve discovered Greek coffee, which is lower in caffeine and more healthy than the drip variety. It’s nice to have time to sit and savor a cup in the morning before the day crowds in. Reading is what I missed most when my schedule squeezed my … Continue reading A New Release, More Books, and Lots of Coffee
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
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
I’ll be honest. Apart from the usual journey through life, I’m not traveling anywhere this month. I am first and foremost a writer, and sometimes that leaves me chained to my desk. I’ve recently escaped that state but haven’t had enough time to plan a greater adventure. Ah, me. That will come. For now, I’m … Continue reading Dreaming of Tomorrows to Come
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
