Back in the 90's I remember going to a library and checking out an abridged audiobook that came on multiple cassette tapes. I listened to it on a road trip and didn't like it at all. The unabridged version is so much better than the abridged! I want every word of a novel, the way the author wrote it. That said, I certainly understand why they abridged audiobooks back in the day. 15-20 cassette … [Read more...]

I love having the opportunity to gather with fellow readers and writers. Last November, I was able to do just that at Reader Rendezvous in Chicago. I'm not going to be able to attend this fall. But they're hosting it in St. Louis in November. If you live near there, I recommend it! Click here for details. I also gathered with readers and writers via the Texas book tour back in April that Dani … [Read more...]

When I meet people and they find out I'm an author, they sometimes respond with, "I/my husband/my child/my sister/my friend wants to write a book!" There are a lot of aspiring authors out there, which is wonderful. Only a small percentage of the people who want to write a book will complete a book. But for those . . . . What to do with it once the book is finished? How to get it published and make … [Read more...]

Australian author Jessica Wakefield is guest-posting on the blog today and kindly offering a copy of her brand new book to one of you. We're delighted to have you join us here, Jessica! -Becky “Addey walked down King Street, huddled deep into her jacket, the chilly wind blowing her hair behind her. Christmas wreaths hung from the iconic iron lamp posts. The shops were bordered with green, … [Read more...]

In a prior post, I mentioned that I was about to head out on a family vacation to Utah and that I'd share highlight pictures when I returned. In this post, I'm doing just that! Due to their work schedules, my husband and oldest daughter were only able to join us for the last three nights of the trip. My son, my youngest daughter, and I had a more flexible schedule and were able to spend more … [Read more...]