Time for a monthly update on how I’m doing with my WIP, Against All Odds, Book 3 of the Crossroads trilogy. After a lot of input from you-all, I decided on a variation of the first tagline suggested last month: A friend must be killed. An enemy must be saved. Even if Xhosa does both, … Continue reading
I am struggling with a tag line for Against All Odds, Book 3 in my trilogy Crossroads. Here are two: Someone needs to be saved. Someone else needs to be killed. And Xhosa must do both or her People will die. Or A million years of evolution made Xhosa tough enough to survive anything. Except … Continue reading
When I started the final book of my Crossroads trilogy, I had no idea how to wrap things up. I spent many days–weeks–researching the Iberian Peninsula (where my main character Xhosa now lived with her People) 850,000 years ago, hoping if I drenched myself in the setting, I’d understand the challenges my people faced. It … Continue reading
When I started the final book of my Crossroads trilogy, I had no idea how to wrap things up. I spent many days–weeks–researching what the Iberian Peninsula (where my main character Xhosa now lived with her People) was like 850,000 years ago, hoping if I drenched myself in the atmosphere, I’d understand the challenges Xhosa … Continue reading
This week, my wonderful efriends are helping me launch my latest prehistoric fiction novel, The Quest for Home. Driven from her home. Stalked by enemies. Now her closest ally may be a traitor. A few early reviews… “A Quest for Home hits the ground running.” —C. Lee McKenzie, author of Not Guilty “I can’t begin … Continue reading
Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is an American holiday (though with different names throughout the world) dedicated to the achievements of American workers. Take today to think about it. Me, I’ll take it literally–labor! A keyboard, three screens, four tasks, and a six-pack of Red Bull. I’m ready! Here’s what I’m doing: Continue reading
I’m finally done! The Quest for Home is ready! Based on a true story, this is the unforgettable saga of hardship and determination, conflict and passion as early man makes his way across Eurasia, fleeing those who would kill him. He must be bigger-than-life, prepared time and again to do the impossible because nothing less … Continue reading
Over the past 25 years, I drafted five books but never published any. When my kids became adults and my job moved home, I had time to finish them. This one–The Quest for Home–is the final of those five: Driven from her home. Stalked by enemies. Now her closest ally may be a traitor. Based … Continue reading
Over the past 25 years, I drafted five books but never published any. When my kids became adults and my job moved home, I had time to finish them. This one–The Quest for Home–is the final of those five: Driven from her home. Stalked by enemies. Now her closest ally may be a traitor. Based … Continue reading
Over the past 25 years, I drafted five books but never published. When my kids moved to adulthood and my job moved home, I had time to finish them. This one–The Quest for Home–is the final of those five: A treacherous journey across two continents, a ruthless traitor, and unexpected salvation. Based on a true … Continue reading
