Jun 6, 2017 | The Writing Life
Thanks to our wonderful leader, Alex Cavanaugh, for trusting me to be a co-host again. What was he thinking? With great power comes great responsibility, so before I go forth and comment on a gazillion blogs, I just ask one small favour from you. You see, my cover...
Jun 5, 2017 | The Writing Life
But we need your help! I would love to see the cover artist, Kelly Ann Martin of kamdesign, get the accolades she deserves. I think you’ll agree she does amazing work. Problem is, we’re up against well-established romance writers with legions of fans, so I...
May 2, 2017 | The Writing Life
Before there were writers, there were storytellers. People who wove tales around the campfire while their audiences gasped. In the days before television, movies, smart phones, and the internet, the storytellers were entertainment. Talk about a lofty responsibility!...
Apr 25, 2017 | Mysterious Places, The Writing Life
It was a dark and stormy day, hardly the best time to leave the comfort of my ship to explore an already sinking abandoned city. I’d come down with a bad cold during the three-day cruise down the Yangtze River, and the last thing I wanted to do was wander around...
Apr 5, 2017 | The Writing Life
One of my friends married a man whom most people would describe as successful. He makes a lot of money, works in exotic locations, and has incredible perks, which include a company-paid house, vehicle, and driver. On the personal side, he is in good health, takes...
Apr 4, 2017 | The Writing Life
The absolute best way to help authors is by buying their books and reviewing them, but what if you’ve already done that? Or have no room in your current book budget? Here’s some quick things you can do that help more than you know. (Don’t bother...