Jan 26The Why of My Book ObsessionI’ve done a few interviews — radio programs, podcasts, newspaper interviews — over the past fifteen years. I love talking about books and my passion for the written word with anyone who is interested. Invariably, at some point, the same question arises… Why do you do all the stuff… virtual…Books8 min readBooks8 min read
Jan 3Five Ways To Build Reciprocity Into Your Indie Author Marketing PlanSince first becoming an Indie Author in 2010, I’ve focused on not only building my writing career, but I’ve also worked to share the creative wonderment of my Author Friends. I hope that they will choose to do the same. …Indie Authors10 min readIndie Authors10 min read
Oct 6, 20222022 My Favorite Stories Gift GuideAs a Passionate Plotter in both my writing technique and a great many other aspects of my life, I’m starting to plan for the coming months. I’m thinking about what candy I’ll buy for Halloween so that I can turn off the porch light and eat it all myself. I’m…Indie Authors2 min readIndie Authors2 min read
Aug 29, 2022The Theft by Andrew Allen SmithAs I read, I often notice that those delicate moments in between the plot explosions and character epiphanies can be far more powerful than the obvious action or dialogue. Sometimes those spaces lead the reader into the madness of the story… but sometimes, they lead to pure ecstasy hidden in…Indiereads2 min readIndiereads2 min read
Aug 22, 2022Ten Sacred WordsSacred [sey-krid] adjective; regarded with reverence; secured against violation and infringement. Since I was about seven years old, I have considered what qualities are required to make a thing, thought, or practice “sacred”. When I was little, much to the frustration of the adults around me, I asked why sometimes…Writing Prompt8 min readWriting Prompt8 min read
Jul 1, 2022The Bicycle SeatI read on one of the many writing group forums today, a novice author expressing their gratitude for someone pointing them in the direction of programs like Grammarly and Pro Writing Aid. They extolled the virtues of these software programs, proclaiming that now, their work would be “more professional.” …Indie Authors6 min readIndie Authors6 min read
May 4, 2022Editors Protect The RushI love words. I love diving deep into sentence structures, vocabulary, and the rhythm of one paragraph, flowing after another, page after page. Words can be powerful and gentle. They can be uplifting, instructive, and revealing. A page filled with letters grants me a gift I can’t find anywhere else……Writing Life5 min readWriting Life5 min read
Apr 22, 2022Don’t Insult Your ReaderWhether fiction or non-fiction, reading is a preoccupation that requires a suspension of disbelief fostered inside trust. Those who hold books in their hands while curled up in the corner of the couch, studying intently at the library table, or hoping to be ignored on the subway during the evening…Creative Writing4 min readCreative Writing4 min read
Apr 19, 2022Brand or Reputation? Independent Authors Need Both.A little while ago, I saw a post in an online networking group defining the term Brand. The writer supplied a bullet list of things that are not a business’ Brand. Included were such things as a logo, business cards, YouTube videos, and blog posts. The writer explained that these…Indie Author3 min readIndie Author3 min read
Apr 7, 2022The Accused Architect by Christian BelzCozy mysteries are fun because they give you an opportunity to experience all the “whodunit” excitement without the overwhelming car chases, gunfights, and gruesome autopsy details. This particular cozy was a departure from nearly every other book I’ve read in the genre because of its subject matter. Most cozies install…Book Review2 min readBook Review2 min read
