• Just a reminder…

    I was chatting with a friend this week and she told me she hasn’t read either of my books. “I don’t really like to read,” she said. “I prefer audiobooks.” “You’re in luck! My Best Mistake – Tasha’s Story is in audiobook,” I cheerfully told her. Okay, not my best attempt at dialogue, but it’s…

  • Is it good to hear voices?

    That’s what I took away from the article in The Guardian earlier this week. You can read it for yourself here, but a quick summary is this: a majority of authors “hear” their characters. This was a small poll of 181 authors at the Edinburgh international book festival, but it was interesting to see how the characters…

  • Social proof

    Like it or not, we live in an age that requires social proof. In my mind, that’s just a fancy phrase for recommendations and endorsements, but entire books have been written about the fact people want to know what other people are buying/doing/reading before they buy/do/read. I’ve included a definition of social proof from Wikipedia…

  • The story is off to the editor!

    Now that my manuscript for My Best Decision – Sara’s Story is off to the editor, I am catching up on a few things around the house. No, this does not mean binge-watching Netflix (although I am really enjoying season one of Mad Men and the last season of The Ranch)! I’ve been in the…

  • My Favorite (Writing) Quote

    I recently gave a presentation to a group of high school students about being a self-published author. It hit the highlights of self-publishing, what it is, how it works and its pros and cons. Considering it was the first time I’ve spoken in front of a group of anyone who isn’t A) related to me…

  • When technology fails

    I’ve been on a roll with technology failures the last month or so. It’s taken the wind out of my sails. Sometimes, it seems like everything is harder than it is supposed to be. It all started with the audiobook version of My Best Mistake – Tasha’s Story. I found a great vendor who handles…

  • Polar opposites

    While I was on the treadmill this morning, something hit me. Not literally – though that has happened before thanks to someone’s water bottle flying out of his hand. No, what hit me was the advice I’d heard from two different podcasters. Let me set the stage: I am in the car a lot –…

  • Short Stories or Novels?

    Hope your holiday season is going well. I have a few more presents to purchase, and then I can kick back and relax until Christmas!  Just kidding! Sort of. Even though the presents are (mostly) wrapped, dinner plans are made and Christmas music is playing as I type, I’m not relaxing. I’m writing! My latest…

  • What’s on your reading list?

    I’d love your suggestions on what you are reading. I’ll update you on what I am currently reading here. I usually have two books going at once: a paperback and an e-book. The e-book gets accessed at all times of the day, whenever I am waiting on a kiddo or sitting at an appointment. I…