Except for the moment I hold a brand new book in my hands, I think one of the most exciting moments for me as an author is when I first lay eyes on the cover of a new book. And even more fun: sharing it with my readers. Today is the day I get to do that! You may recognize this title. The first story in this two-novella collection was first published as a hard-cover gift book from Barbour … [Read more...]

30 years ago on New Year's Day 1994, I sat down to begin writing my first novel. I'd known I wanted to write a book since I was 11 years old, but it took me 27 years to actually start writing. I'm showing my age to tell you that after writing my prologue out by hand in red felt tip pen on a steno pad, I carefully transferred my words to paper on my electric typewriter!  When I was still … [Read more...]