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How To Turn Fact Into Fiction, Part Four
More thoughts on the reconciliation theme as it relates to real life transforming into fiction. In How To Turn Fact Into Fiction, Part Three I drew a comparison/contrast between the characters of Dr....
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Cyberspace and the Single (Conservative) Girl, Part Two
Published by Parcbench on March 18, 2010: As I discussed in Part One, while it’s easy to blame the internet for the plethora of dishonest players, the truth is, it is simply another vehicle through...
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God and Spirituality in Water Signs, Part Two
In Part One, I discussed the prevalence of faith, God and spirituality in Water Signs, and the important role they play in the development of the plot and characters. Coming from a traditional home and...
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More Random Thoughts on the Writing Process
In my last post, I started to delve a little deeper into the fusion of fact and fiction, and some of the literary techniques I employed in penning Water Signs. There’s also a bit of personal intrigue...
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Serendipity and the Psychic: Water Signs’ Real-Life Back Story, Continued
Theresa and me, Halloween 2008. Aside from a devoted family, there is nothing quite so precious as a loyal, trusted friend. I’ve heard the saying many times, that if you have one good friend, you are...
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Fact Versus Fiction in Water Signs
For someone who’s been in the habit of journaling for nearly all of my life, it’s strange I did not take the time to write about the emotional phone conversations I shared with “Ken” in the months...
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The Daunting Task of Writing a Tasteful, Compelling Love Scene: Chapter 34 of...
Or, as my lovable smart-aleck writer-friend Don calls it, Chapter Fornication. He kids of course, being one of the book’s staunchest fans as well as someone who understands the novel’s underlying...
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Chapter One: Sea To Shining Sea
Note: This is still a work in progress, so I am sure there are still many changes ahead. I definitely welcome feedback in the comments if you are so inclined! ∞ Chapter One ∞ Moonlight glistened on...
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Writestream Tuesday with M.V. Freeman and Jamie K. Wilson, May 7 at 1 p.m....
Author M.V. Freeman. Join me for another fun, informative and talkative Writestream broadcast on Tuesday, May 7 at 1 p.m. Eastern when I welcome two wonderful authors/writers to the program. In the...
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Writestream Tuesday welcomes author Casey Dawes and Freedom Forge Press...
Please join me for Writestream Tuesday on June 11 when my guests will be best-selling romantic suspense author Casey Dawes and founder of Freedom Forge Press Eric Egger. In the first half of the show,...
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A Review of ‘The Keeper’ by R.L. Mosz
About a month ago, R.L. Mosz requested a review of her enchanting novel, The Keeper, which I completed in one sitting. An endearing twist on the “rich guy falls for poor girl” plot, The Keeper features...
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Dealing with difficult people this holiday season? Tune in to Love, Liberty &...
I’ve jokingly noted on Facebook that although the phenomenon of dealing with difficult people is rare, especially during the holidays, my co-hosts Lisa, Kristyn and I decided we should talk about it...
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Writestream Tuesday Replay: Most Popular Episode of 2013
In reviewing the 2013 episodes of Writestream Tuesday I discovered that my most popular broadcast of the year featured romance-suspense author and life coach Casey Dawes, and Freedom Forge Press...
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A Review of Underlake by Kia Heavey – A Spellbinding, Supernatural Coming of...
Just posted on Amazon: Although I’m decades older than Underlake’s target audience, I was thoroughly captivated by Kia Heavey’s mesmerizing tale of teen angst with a supernatural twist. Unlike the...
View ArticleWater Signs on Kindle for $2.99
Better late than never, my 2008 novel Water Signs is now available on Kindle for $2.99. It’s been an interesting journey, navigating through this brave new media marketing world over the past six...
View ArticleLatest Reviews of Water Signs
My first novel is now on sale for $2.99 in Kindle format while I dedicate myself to completing the sequel this year. In the meantime, I am thrilled to have recently received the following reviews:...
View ArticleGreat Reads, Great $2.99 Kindle Deals for Labor Day Weekend
Love your freedom, a good read and a great deal? This Labor Day weekend the authors of the CLFA want to facilitate your reading enjoyment while keeping your wallet full and happy with special $2.99...
View ArticleThe Art of Giving Constructive Criticism
One of the many reasons I joined a local Toastmaster’s chapter is to develop the ability to offer constructive criticism. While becoming competent in oral communication is a fundamental goal of...
View ArticleWritestream Tuesday welcomes author Leila Lacey on January 27
Please tune in to Writestream on Tuesday, January 27 at 1 p.m. Eastern when I welcome prolific Michigan-based romance author Leila Lacey to the program. Among others, Leila is the creative mind behind...
View ArticleJoin the #CurvyGoddess Twitter Chat with Leila Lacey
Which #CurvyGoddess are you? On Wednesday, August 19 at 8 p.m. Eastern, discover the heroines of Leila Lacey’s #CurvyGoddess romance series when @Writestream hosts a Twitter chat with @LeilaLacey1. The...
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