I have been a fan of Chrys Fey’s mom’s children’s books for a few years now. Chrys blogs over at Write with Fey. She is also the author of an excellent Disaster Crimes series I’ve reviewed here on WordDreams. Her mom, Elaine Kaye, seems to be where she got her writing talent because Elaine’s children’s books … Continue reading
An efriend writer originally published this as a guest post on their blog to help me launch Against All Odds August 2020. In case you missed it there, here’s a reprint (I’ve made a few updates): *** K.M. Allen has a wonderful blog subtitled “Writing Advice From A YA Author Powered By Chocolate And Green … Continue reading
I’ve read a lot of Jacquie Biggar’s stories. They’re always fast-moving with engaging characters and just enough romance to make me hopeful. Her latest–The SEAL’s Temptation–is no exception. The SEAL’s Temptation Wounded Hearts Book 7 by Jacquie Biggar Genre: Romantic Suspense DEA Agent Maggie Holt knows about Hell… After eighteen months undercover in a Mexican … Continue reading
An efriend writer originally published this as a guest post on their blog to help me launch Against All Odds August 2020. In case you missed it there, here are my anecdotal thoughts on how to add drama to your story: *** Historical fiction tells a story based in the past. It requires lots of … Continue reading
An efriend writer originally published this as a guest post on their blog to help me launch Against All Odds August 2020. In case you missed it there, here are my secrets on how to afford an out-of-control reading habit: *** Yes, I’m a whale reader. In case you don’t know what that is: A … Continue reading
An efriend writer originally published this as a guest post on their blog to help me launch my latest prehistoric fiction, Against All Odds. In case you missed it there, here are my anecdotal thoughts on how to survive rejection (something I know a lot about): *** I have a lot of experience with rejections. … Continue reading
This month, I’m joining Janet Rose’s Readers Circle where I will share my writing process, how my month of writing has gone, and a few ideas about the next book in the Dawn of Humanity trilogy, Laws of Nature. A boy blinded by fire. A woman raised by wolves. An avowed enemy offers help. A … Continue reading
Here’s a wonderful guest post from efriend, Cherie Dawn, author of Girl on Fire, on seasonal creativity. I haven’t written about this… well… ever on WordDreams so I’m thrilled Cherie offered to discuss it. It’s actually a big problem for a lot of writers. Season Creativity: How I Stay Creative in the Cold of Winter … Continue reading
I’m over at Chrys Fey’s wonderful blog, Write With Fey, today, to discuss why readers give up on a book. Here’s the link. I’d love to have you visit! Continue reading
I have rarely enjoyed a memoir as much as I liked Liesbet Collaert’s, Plunge: One Woman’s Pursuit of a Life Less Ordinary. Maybe because at my core, I’m nomadic. She does what I wish I would (and don’t). Here my review if you’d like to read more about this wonderful life story. No surprise, I … Continue reading
