by Pam Halter I started quilting before I began writing. Both activities give me a creative outlet, but I have to admit, designing and sewing a quilt is much faster than writing a novel. I also write and have published picture books. They’re fairly fast to write, although can be … Continue reading
by Serena Chase My name is Serena Chase and I am not a real person. I am an invention. A pen name. The secret identity of an author who, for reasons ranging from personal safety—due to a scary series of incidents—to shelf placement, chose not to associate her real … Continue reading
Welcome to another bright, shiny month! Can you believe how fast May flew by? I still feel that the conference I went to the first weekend of May was last week. May was pretty crazy for me. Fun, amazing–but crazy. I accomplished a lot, but none of what I set … Continue reading
by TLC Nielsen As I work on my first novel, I can’t imagine a more perfect job for an aspiring author than working in the public library. Even though I’ve been in the children’s department for almost 12 years now, my job is still as much fun as it … Continue reading
by J.M. Hackman People hear “author” and immediately conjure up a glamorous life, full of book signing-days and jet-setting nights. That’s not me. Or they imagine days filled with writing The Great American Novel in cute little bistros and cafés. That’s not me, either. The reality is I’m a small–town … Continue reading
Today is the anniversary of my blog! I don’t recall exactly how long–3 years? Maybe. But what an exciting–and sometimes crazy–ride it’s been. From character interviews to writing/editing tips to today with the Confessions series and social media emphasis, blogging has been anything but boring. I just wanted to say … Continue reading
Book marketing is a fun subject for me. I love hearing what other authors have tried, things that have been successful, and tactics that have failed horribly. Book marketing is definitely not a science–more like an art influence by science. As I begin my journey to release my 2nd novel, I … Continue reading
by Tosca Lee (Stay tuned at very end of post for information about how to win a copy of FIRSTBORN by Tosca Lee.) Last year, in the space of “I do,” I married the man of my dreams, became a farmer’s wife and insta-mom of four. And so this … Continue reading
It may sound dreamy to say that I’m literally typing this post while lying in bed, but here’s the reason: I slept very little last night and I woke up with pain all over my body. Welcome to life with a chronic illness! But I have one thing in my … Continue reading
I can’t believe it’s already May! The first 4 months of 2017 have flown by in such a blur, I can hardly remember anything that’s happened. Of course, a lot of that has to do with my medical issues. Ack! But enough about that. May is a fun month for … Continue reading
