So far this year I've read 90 books, so I thought I'd take some time today to share my favorite recent reads. These books are from a variety of genres, so I hope you find something you like in the mix. These options are from several different genres. What have you read likely that you've loved? Denise Hunter is always a good choice when you're in the mood for a contemporary romance, and … [Read more...]
Behind the Scenes on Writing with Other Authors
People often ask me about writing a novella collection with other authors. Most of the time writing is me alone at my computer. Most people can imagine that. When you add other authors to the mix, they begin to wonder what the process is like and how it differs. I've been a part of several novella collections in addition to writing several cozy mysteries for Guidepost with my friend Tricia … [Read more...]
A Trip without a Laptop
There once was an author who forgot how to live without her laptop. She began to feel like she needed to have it with her all the time...just in case. And that small laptop became a weight that reminded her all the time what she SHOULD be doing. Then this author realized she was exceptionally bad at taking a break. Even when she traveled overseas she had a job: teaching in study abroad, giving … [Read more...]
Endorsements: what do they mean?
This week, Lynn H. Blackburn joined me on Book Talk, and one of the things we discussed was endorsements. We've endorsed books by each other (I endorsed her Unknown Threat because I'd read and loved her Dive Team Investigations books, and she endorsed Lethal Intent.). While we were talking about why we endorse, I thought you might find it interesting, too. If I'm taking the time to endorse a … [Read more...]
Contest and Ebook Deals
Y'all, I got a really fun call yesterday after missing one a couple weeks ago. Flight Risk, my book about finding truth in fake news world and romance and family and well, you get the idea, has finaled in two contests. Usually, I miss the application deadlines for these. I think about it two weeks after the deadline has passed. Writing has been a tough journey in the pandemic, so it's been so … [Read more...]
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