So, as many of you know, I’ve been going to comic cons across the country, from Seattle, Washington to Hartford, Connecticut, to sell my books and to chat with people. Thank you, WordFire Press! I found myself sitting on a panel discussing the various benefits and drawbacks of Indie versus traditional when someone said, “Above…
Category: General Interest
Writer’s Stew and the Snake
I might be the only writer suffering from information overload, but I doubt it. I subscribe to several writer’s blogs, as well as RMFW, RWA, etc. I read a ton of great information on writing every week including mechanics, marketing, story structure—you name it. I go to as many workshops as I can, glomming on…
BrownCoats, Scooby Gangs, & Muggles Unite
Do you wonder what happened after your favorite character’s happily or not so happily ever after? If you’re like me, which I hope you aren’t because two of us in this world would be dangerous, this question keeps you awake at night. What happened to Inara and Mal? Did they ever…bow, chicka, waaaa, waaaa. Will…
The Secret is Out!
After years of writing and months of revisions, my latest “baby” made her debut into the world on July 15th–Crimson Secret, Book 4 in my Coin Forest historical romance series. It features medieval battles during the War of the Roses, the forgotten charm of “living bridges,” and forbidden love. Master bridge builder Lord Penry is a known traitor,…
A Study in Clues: The Layered Story
As a mystery writer, I’m intrigued by the notion of clues. The old “list of stuff in a scene” or, “what the butler saw” are clue-types I still enjoy. But to be honest, I often miss clues in mysteries, relying on my “gut feeling” to decide who the culprit of the crime is. To me,…