I’m excited to have Chrys Fey’s Mom (an author grandma–yay!), Elaine Kaye, as my guest today on WordDreams. She writes the Gregory Green Adventure children’s series and has her story newest out, Halloween Ride, just in time for the holiday. Elaine today discusses how she got started reading books to kids, using her friend, Sammy, to … Continue reading
One of my summer reading discoveries is Darlene Foster’s six-volume Amanda series. I’m a teacher-author so I’m always eager to find fresh books that my K-8 students will love. When I came across Darlene on her blog, Darlene Foster’s Blog, I have to admit, I was really excited. I’d never found a children’s travelogue series that … Continue reading
I met Luciana Cavallaro at a writer’s conference in San Diego. We sat across from each other at a huge round table during lunch, crowded with ten historical fiction writers, but managed to have a wonderful conversation that ultimately inspired the entire group and became the foundation for a lasting friendship. I found our interest … Continue reading
I’ve been chatting with an up-and-coming writer from Kenya for a few weeks named Michael Mburu. I think Michael’s experiences pursuing writing in his home country are similar to what so many writers go through around the world, as we follow our passion. We write, market, reach dead ends, try something new, and don’t give up. I … Continue reading
Author Luciana Cavallaro blogs at Eternal Atlantis and writes historic fiction in one of my favorite time periods: Ancient Greece. I’ve read several of her books, including Search for the Golden Serpent and The Curse of Troy (see my review of the second one here). Luciana is a talented author who imbues life into a long-gone but … Continue reading
Worldbuilding (which I’ve also seen written as ‘world-building’ and ‘world building’) is the process of creating an alternate world that is believable, agile to the needs of the plot and characters, and authentic. It is present in most fiction but takes pride of place in fantasy and sci-fi. Through my Indie reading, I’ve discovered several … Continue reading
My writing PLN (professional Learning Network) pretty much revolves around blogs and the authors who share their insights and advice through the online blogs. When I have a question, I often go there first, before digging through my shelves of self-help writing books. Along the way, I’ve read many of their books. Here, I want … Continue reading
This week, I have three more Indie books that stand out in that crowded field: Clueless Woman–a poignant love story that will make you think. And think some more. Most Reluctant Princess–how a little girl balances the dream of becoming a princess and the difficulties that involves The Bone Wall–a dystopian story about how different … Continue reading
My writing PLN (professional Learning Network) pretty much revolves around blogs and the authors who share their insights and advice through the online blogs. When I have a question, I often go there first, before digging through my shelves of self-help writing books. Along the way, I’ve read many of their books. Here, I want … Continue reading
Timeless is Crystal’s long-awaited Book 3 in the Maiden of Time trilogy. I’m thrilled to be part of the Cover Reveal for this paranormal historic YA novel. Alexia races against her own clock and the birth of her child to stop the Soulless from existing. All three of the books in this series have the … Continue reading
