If you noticed I was slow to respond this past week, it’s because my daughter visited. During the course of our traveling-shopping-touring, we came across two easy tech solutions to everyday problems. I had no idea these existed and wanted to share them with you. You’re going to love them: BTW, I cross posted this …
Today, I’m visiting Susanne Lakin over at her amazing blog, Live Write Thrive. Her posts are chock full of advice on being the best at what you love doing (writing). Articles include: How Fiction Writers Can Use Sensory Detail to Set Mood The Secret to Writing Commercially Successful Novels Writing Scenes with a Purpose She …
Years ago, I submitted my first novel to a list of agents who specialized in my genre, sure they’d love my quirky clever book. I’d edited, re-edited, and run it by people I trusted–it was dressed for success. At that time, I didn’t realize that finding an agent was like putting a hood on a …
When I teach professional development classes, by far the topic that surprises attendees the most is the legal use of online images. And they’re not alone. On my blog, in educator forums, and in the virtual meetings I moderate, there is much confusion about what can be grabbed for free from online sites and what …
For the next few months, weekly writing tips will include word choice suggestions. That includes: colorful and original descriptions pithy words and phrases picture nouns and action verbs writing that draws a reader in and addicts them to your voice I keep a collection of descriptions that have pulled me into the books. I’m fascinated how …
This is inspired by Jennifer Cohen over at Forbes who wrote a wonderful article on “5 Things Super Successful People Do Before 8am” (few of which I did, though I can claim #5). She includes chores like exercise, eat a healthy breakfast, map out the day–all great ideas, but not pithy enough for the average …
This week, my wonderful efriends are helping me launch my latest prehistoric fiction novel, Laws of Nature. Early reviews… “Your best ever”–husby “Did you use a ghost writer?” –prefers to remain anonymous “…an epic prehistoric adventure… filled with a plethora of facts about prehistoric man. What they ate. How they hunted. How they communicated. And … Continue reading
The A to Z Challenge asks bloggers to post 26 articles on a themed topic. It’s supposed to be every day except Sundays during the month of April but I find that too busy and decided to post mine ‘about’ once a month. Yes, it’ll take me a couple of years. Sigh. My topic, like the … Continue reading
In my prehistoric fiction series, Man vs. Nature, quiet is important. My characters usually try to blend into nature, become invisible. I did a lot of research on how special forces and survivalists do that but also how animals–like elephants–can be so quiet despite moving quickly. Turns out, there’s a science to walking quietly. Most … Continue reading
My latest prehistoric fiction, Laws of Nature, is available for pre-sale on Amazon (officially on sale July 10th). To promote that exciting event, I’m putting Book 1 of the trilogy, Born in a Treacherous Time, on sale July 9th-July 13th, 2021. 1.8 mya, Lucy and her tribe struggle to survive in the harsh reality of … Continue reading
This post is for Alex Cavanaugh’s Insecure Writers Support Group (click the link for details on what that means and how to join. You will also find a list of bloggers signed up to the challenge that are worth checking out. The first Wednesday of every month, we all post our thoughts, fears or words … Continue reading
I wanted to write a quirky article last year for Chris’ blog, The Story Reading Ape (I mean, when you start with that title, readers expect outside-the-norm, don’t you think?). That’s not too difficult for me because unusual fits my novels, mostly set within the rarely-read prehistoric fiction genre. My overarching theme–survival–might sound mundane in … Continue reading
It’s America’s birthday and I’m celebrating. My Army Staff Sergeant son is still in Japan–Okinawa. My Navy LT CDR daughter’s still in the DC area in the next of her long line of Navy jobs. They do not leave her in one position for long! I thank both of them and all those soldiers who … Continue reading
When I published Against All Odds, Book 3 in the Crossroads trilogy, fellow author Alex Cavanaugh hosted me on his wonderful writer’s blog, home of #IWSG. Because Alex is not only a sci fi writer (author of the acclaimed Cassa series) but a movie aficionado, my topic was the most popular prehistoric man movies. This … Continue reading
I’ve read most of Jill’s Christian romance books (here are my reviews of A Home for her Daughter, A Father for Bella, and A Mother for His Twins). By day, Jill Weatherholt works for the City of Charlotte. At night and weekends, she writes contemporary stories about love, faith and forgiveness for Harlequin Love Inspired. … Continue reading
Sandra Cox is fast becoming my go-to Western author. I’ve loved all of her Westerns (click for my reviews of Gwen Slade and TumbleStar ) but this one–Keeper Tyree (2021)–may well be my favorite. What starts out as a fairly traditional western — a middle aged bounty hunter named Keeper Tyree is hired by a young … Continue reading
