Every author knows the feeling of accomplishment you get when you finally get that first book published! Shortly after I published my first book, “When Carabella Went Missing,” I happened across an ad from Zazzle for a custom-designed author’s mug. I thought it was the perfect way to mark this impressive milestone-while also serving as …
Why This New Author’s Tradition Might Be Short-Lived Read More »
Writing a book is a fun, challenging experience that allows you to put your thoughts and creativity on a blank page. It’s invigorating to create characters, places, and intricate plots that will entertain anyone who reads it. Then there’s the job of getting your finished product into the hands of the “right people” so that …
Everything I’ve Learned About Publishing—Which Isn’t A Lot! Read More »
Ah, writing. What an incredible gift it is to have the ability and the opportunity to create people, places, and events at will. Then again, anyone who has ever written professionally knows that there is a dark side to the craft. Just as there are always those who praise your talent, there are more who …
Becoming a Writer: Why I Can’t Keep Writing in the Same Way I Used To Read More »
I’ve loved scary movies since I was a little kid from the black and white classics like Frankenstein and Dracula to those featuring more modern monsters like Freddy Krueger and Michael Myers. I also like science fiction like the Terminator series and suspense such as Sev7en and Stephen King’s Misery. The TV series “Supernatural” just …