I’m very excited to visit with Marcia Meara over at her blog, The Write Stuff, as part of her writer series. I will share details about myself that most of you won’t know– I speak/spoke Russian I used to program in DOS I (used to) play Blue Grass on a mandolin …and seven more. Drop … Continue reading
I’m traveling! Come visit me over at O.C. Writers. They’re a network of published and aspiring writers with a robust website as well as a Facebook page. They have some clever features for groupmembers: a list of all member books on Goodreads a literary calendar of member events monthly reviews of writing craft books a … Continue reading
I’m traveling! Come visit me over at Book Club Mom where she asks some interesting questions about my writerly side! *** If you have time to drop in, be sure to leave a comment for Barbara and me! #amwriting Jacqui Murray is the author of the popular prehistoric fiction saga, Man vs. Nature which explores seminal events in … Continue reading
Today, I’m visit Sally Cronin’s wonderful blog, Smorgasbord Blog Magazine. I’ll be contributing to her great new series “I Wish I Knew Then What I Know Now…” I’ve enjoyed all of the articles to date and am excited to be included. I hope you enjoy my thoughts on my early writing days! Continue reading
When people hear the word “writing”, most think typing, maybe aching hands, but that’s the process. Not the product. In writing classes and seminars, experts told you to “write narratives using effective technique, pithy details and well-structured event sequences.” Nowhere did they specify the tool to be used. Traditionally, writers accomplished these worthy goals with … Continue reading
During my promo for my latest prehistoric fiction, Laws of Nature. one of my wonderful hosts posted this article I wrote about writing hacks. In case missed it, here’s a revisit: *** Writing is hard but satisfying, and an opportunity for the long-sought-after huzzah moment. The harder something is, the more gratifying and the greater … Continue reading
If you’ve read any of Mae Clair’s books, you know they are exciting, non-stop action, clever with twists you don’t expect. I haven’t read Things Old and Forgotten yet but it’s in the queue and I know I’m going to love it. To understand why I’m so confident about this one. Check out my reviews … Continue reading
From my good efriend (we actually met once at a writer’s conference–woot!), Luciana Cavallero, The Guardian’s Legacy, the first of a new series and the next in her scintillating ancient Greece novels. I’ve reviewed several of Luciana’s wonderful historical fiction (click for reviews of Labyrinthine Journey and The Curse of Troy). If you like ancient … Continue reading
Today, I’m visiting Lee McKenzie at her blog. She’s the author of excellent YA and MG novels–many of which I’ve read–and is helping me to introduce my newest book, Laws of Nature If link isn’t working, please check back later. My apologies! Jacqui Murray is the author of the popular prehistoric fiction saga, Man … Continue reading
This week, I applaud Janet Rose’s wonderful book, Girls Succeed! Stories Behind the Careers of Successful Women. Empowering girls to Dream Big! Now available as print or digital, here’s the details: Book Blurb Discover the inspiring stories of sixteen contemporary women who had ambitious dreams when they were girls. Find out how they … Continue reading
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