This post is for Alex Cavanaugh’s Insecure Writers Support Group (click the link for details on what that means and how to join. You will also find a list of bloggers signed up to the challenge that are worth checking out. The first Wednesday of every month, we all post our thoughts, fears or words … Continue reading
Natural Selection is Book 3 of my trilogy, Dawn of Humanity: A historical thriller in the spirit of Jean Auel, Dawn of Humanity follows a band of early humans as they struggle to survive in a world where Nature is King, where they are prey not predators. Possible tagline: A surprise appearance, new tribe members, unwelcome … Continue reading
During my launch of Laws of Nature, I shared this post on an efriend’s blog. I’m sharing for those who might have missed it: Good research feels like a satisfying detective story. You have a mystery, how something did or didn’t happen, and follow the clues until the dots are connected. But as the author, … Continue reading
Natural Selection is Book 3 of my trilogy, Dawn of Humanity. The tagline (I don’t have one for Natural Selection yet): A historic thriller in the spirit of Jean Auel, Dawn of Humanity follows a band of early humans as they struggle to survive in a world where Nature is King, where they are prey not … Continue reading
A good efriend, Liz Gaudet, mentioned in a comment that she enjoyed the snippets writers share from their own writing. It reminded me I pretty much never do that. And she’s right–if people don’t know what my writing is like, why would they risk the time to read the novel? So, I’m going to share … 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
Today, I’m visiting Chris Hall, author of the wonderful fantasy, Following the Green Rabbit (see my review here–not available until August 13), at Luna’s On Line to be part of her Launch Pad interview program. Along the way, we’ll talk about my newest book, Laws of Nature. Continue reading
This week, my wonderful efriends are helping me launch my latest prehistoric fiction novel, Laws of Nature. Early reviews… “Your best ever”–husby “Did you use a ghost writer?” –prefers to remain anonymous “…an epic prehistoric adventure… filled with a plethora of facts about prehistoric man. What they ate. How they hunted. How they communicated. And … Continue reading
In my prehistoric fiction series, Man vs. Nature, quiet is important. My characters usually try to blend into nature, become invisible. I did a lot of research on how special forces and survivalists do that but also how animals–like elephants–can be so quiet despite moving quickly. Turns out, there’s a science to walking quietly. Most … Continue reading
My latest prehistoric fiction, Laws of Nature, is available for pre-sale on Amazon (officially on sale July 10th). To promote that exciting event, I’m putting Book 1 of the trilogy, Born in a Treacherous Time, on sale July 9th-July 13th, 2021. 1.8 mya, Lucy and her tribe struggle to survive in the harsh reality of … Continue reading
