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 …
It’s become popular to continue a beloved series after the death of the author. Some work like Anne Hillerman who continues the Navajo Mystery series started by her father, Tony Hillerman. He was iconic for his descriptions of life and culture through the adventures of a detective on an Indian reservation. She continues that nicely …
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 …
Here are more great thrillers I got from NetGalley: Unforgiven–Gemma (not her real name) meets Jethro (not who he says he is) while teaching at a small college; you won’t believe what happens next Rizzoli & Isles: Listen to Me–Good detective story but would have liked more Rizzoli and Isles Red Flags–are children being kidnapped … Continue reading
Tech Tips for Writers is an occasional post on overcoming Tech Dread. I’ll cover issues that friends, both real-time and virtual, have shared. Feel free to post a comment about a question you have. I’ll cover it in a future tip. This tip is about visiting a website that gives you an error code similar … Continue reading
There something about poetry that speaks to your emotions, your desires and dreams. Here are a few more poetry books I’ve read that will stay with me forever: Hues of Hope–a collection of favorite poems from Balroop’s published books Avian Friends–beautiful poems about birds –a note about my reviews: I only review books I enjoyed. … Continue reading
Anyone who follows my blog knows I love Westerns (here’s the link to my Western Book Review category). One of my favorite authors is Robert Thomas. His 113+series about US Marshall/bounty hunter Jess Williams, who hunts only the worst of the worst outlaws, is one of my favorites. Jess Williams fights injustice, follows the law, … Continue reading
I haven’t read enough non-fic lately, but here’s one I really enjoyed: Practical Survival Tips–down-to-earth tips on surviving in the wild –Book received from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review of my opinions –I don’t review books on this blog that I rate lower than 4/5 by J.P. Logan J.P. Logan has a lifetime … Continue reading
Tech Tips for Writers is an occasional post on overcoming Tech Dread. I’ll cover issues that friends, both real-time and virtual, have shared. Feel free to post a comment about a question you have. I’ll cover it in a future tip. This tip is about visiting a website you love. Until today, it’s always displayed … Continue reading
Natural Selection is Book 3 of my trilogy, Dawn of Humanity: A historical thriller in the spirit of Jean Auel, Dawn of Humanity follows a band of early humans as they struggle to survive in a world where Nature is King, where they are prey not predators. Lucy’s tribe includes an eclectic mix of species–a Canis, … 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’m taking the day to honor our all soldiers on America’s Memorial Day. Without their sacrifice, where would we be? Jacqui Murray is the author of the popular prehistoric fiction saga, Man vs. Nature which explores seminal events in man’s evolution one trilogy at a time. She is also the author of the Rowe-Delamagente thrillers and Building a Midshipman, the story … Continue reading
Here are more great thrillers I got from NetGalley: Shadows Reel–Joe Pickett is pulled into a WWII mystery and Nate Romanowski must retrieve his stolen raptors. Racing the Light–Elvis Cole with his partner Joe Pike solve another perplexing mystery Lethal Game–a coordinated attack on the core of Graves’ Security Solutions isn’t enough to stop Jonathan … Continue reading
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