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A Writing Retreat

April 6, 2022 By D'Ann Mateer

Way back in March of 2020 (which seems a hundred years ago, not two!), my long-time critique partners/friends and I planned to take a writing retreat. Then you-know-what sent us scurrying back to our homes, unsure what, exactly, was happening.  A couple of weeks ago, we finally made a trip happen.  With a family condo in Branson at our disposal, we jumped in the car and made the 7 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Friendship, Writing

My Very First Book Trailer!

March 16, 2022 By D'Ann Mateer

I consider myself fairly tech savvy. But when it comes to social media and promoting my books? Not so much.  Recently I watched a webinar on some of the more advanced things you can do on Canva. I’ve been using Canva for awhile and love it. It’s easy to make graphics for social media and my website. But I’d hadn’t ventured beyond that.  Until now.  Being with my husband on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Social Media Tagged With: book trailer, Canva, Wings of a Dream

My New Favorite Task/Calendar App

March 2, 2022 By D'Ann Mateer

I like lists and calendars, schedules and systems. Well over 10 years ago, after I decided I liked having a calendar and to list in my digital pocket, I subscribed to a productivity/task app new to the scene. It was based on the GTD method of projects and tasks and worked well for me for many years. However as this past year drew to a close I found myself tired of switching between my task app and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Technology Tagged With: apple, calendar, Fantastical, lists, Productivity

A Quick Trip to Charleston

February 16, 2022 By D'Ann Mateer

Months ago we made plans for me to accompany Jeff on a business trip to South Carolina—and to stay a couple of extra days in Charleston. We've been there a couple of times before, always on business. And, I confess, since spraining my ankle very badly in Charleston in 2017, I always go back with a bit of fear and trepidation!  But this time would be a different trip. Unlike the previous ones, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry

Cover Reveal x2

February 2, 2022 By D'Ann Mateer

As you know, I’m re-releasing my Anne Mateer books under my real name—D’Ann Mateer. Same books, new author name, new covers.  I’m so excited to share the next two with you, both designed by author extraordinaire, Roseanna White.  It’s funny, but reading these books back to back (and for the first time in over 10 years!) to get all the typos, etc, made me realize how similar the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: book covers, D’Ann Mateer, historical fiction

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