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
I’ve been reading a lot of Indie writers lately. Many I found in the blogosphere, have enjoyed our back-and-forth conversations, and now call efriends. I’m going to spend a few weeks reviewing my favorites, three at a time. I’ll kick it off with a varied collection from bloggers I’ve been following for several years. What … Continue reading
This week, I have three Indie books (in Carrie Rubin’s case, she has a micro-publisher) that stand out in that crowded field: Conflicted Hearts is the story of a damaged child who struggles as an adult to make sense of a childhood where she always seemed to be the problem Brothers in Arms is a … Continue reading
I’m excited to be hosting Lori MacLaughlin and her newest book, Trouble by Any Other Name (May 2016)–the sequel to Lady, Thy Name Is Trouble. This is the second in a planned series and by all accounts, a great addition to the story. Here’s a summary: Tara Triannon is no stranger to trouble. She’s yet to … Continue reading
