It’s All About Thinking Outside the Box – Or Is It?
Who’s tired of hearing, “Think Outside the Box?” I am. It’s become rather a cliché and has little meaning today. Whenever I see it or […]
What do John Hurston, Andre Norton, and George Eliot Have in Common with Mary Shelley, Author of Frankenstein?
Celebration National Women’s History Month In Celebration of National Women’s History Month, I thought it would be appropriate to share some stories (and books) of […]
What Do You Do When the Dream Dies?
Reddit I visit Reddit every day and read through post after post of people ready to give up their dream of being a successful, published […]
The Almighty Book Review – How to Get Them and How to Give Them
Writing a book review is one of the best ways to support your favorite authors. And, as an author yourself, you understand the value of […]
20 Humorous (But Painfully True) Reasons NOT To Write Your Book This Year
I’m no comedian, but the other day, I was thinking about all the reasons people give me for not writing the book they say they […]
Why is Show Don’t Tell So Damn Hard!?!
Show, Don’t Tell is often the monkey on our back as writers. When we receive a note from an editor on a story we’ve sent […]
Writing Your Book in 2025 – A Few Bits of Advice on Writing and Marketing to Start the Year Off Right
I’m not a fan of New Year’s Resolutions. I find them overrated and understated. People write down their so-called resolutions on December 31st and vow […]
The Cover of Your Book Speaks Volumes: Make Sure It Says What YOU Want It To Say
“Don’t judge a book by its cover,” she said. He said it, too. They all said it. And, it was bad advice. The world WILL […]
Happy Thanksgiving, Book Lovers and Authors Everywhere!
“A book, too, can be a star, ‘explosive material, capable of stirring up fresh life endlessly,’ a living fire to lighten the darkness, leading out […]
Why Do People Write Books? Well, Because They Want To.
That’s the easy answer, because they want to. The real, honest to goodness answer is a bit more complicated. People have varying reasons for writing […]