Author Update: Thunderstruck, writing endeavors, and a cover reveal!
November 22, 2017 – Deeply saddened by AC/DC’s Malcolm Young’s death this week, I continued finishing the first draft of Thunderstruck, a contemporary romance/political novel. And yes, the title is taken from AC/DC’s rock anthem, one of my all-time favorites. I’ll start rewrites on Thunderstruck ASAP, and hope to get it published in early 2018. […]
Author Spotlight: Peter Mulraney
November 20, 2017 Here’s a guest post by Peter Mulraney, author of the Stella Bruno Investigates crime series. Stella Bruno Investigates is a series of quick reads – books designed to be read in one sitting. Each book in the series only takes around an hour and a half to two hours to read. […]
Author Spotlight: Haylie Hanson
Today I’m hosting author Haylie Hanson, who is launching a new book! “Forests of Mist” Launch Hello, readers! I’d like to apologize in advance if this blog is incoherent. I’m bone-tired from being up all hours of the night feeding Girl Spawn, who coincidentally came early on launch week. Two October babies for me, what […]
My eBooks are Free for the Rest of July!
July 14, 2017 – Alexandria, VA Happy Bastille Day! Oh, and my eBooks are free on Kindle and Nook for the rest of July! If you read one or both, I would very much appreciate honest reviews on Amazon and Goodreads. Here you go: For Kindle: Miscalculated Risks Acceptable Misconduct For Nook: Miscalculated Risks Acceptable […]
Putting Yourself Out There: Social Media Tools for Authors
July 7, 2017 – Alexandria, VA New independent authors are frequently overwhelmed by all the options for marketing their books. I certainly was, and still am. Here’s a list of the big-ticket items, i.e. the social media that I consider worthwhile for promotion purposes. This list is by no means all-inclusive. Here’s one big caveat: […]
I don’t have time to write! Yes, you do.
July 7, 2017 – Alexandria, VA People are always asking me, how do you find time to write, with a full-time job? My answer: It’s like anything. If it brings you joy, and you want it badly enough, you will do it. It also helps that I hate cleaning my house (I contract out for […]
Eleanor of Aquitaine: The first feminist
June 14, 2016 – Alexandria, VA For my 40th birthday post, few things give me more pleasure than to write about my all-time favorite historical personage, Eleanor of Aquitaine. Those of you who know me well know that I’ve studied Eleanor’s life since I was about 15 years old. She was an exceptional woman during a time […]
Baptism by Fire: Self-publishing checklist
***Disclaimer: Nothing in this blog post, or on this blog, constitutes legal advice*** June 5, 2017 – Alexandria, VA For the first novel I self-published, I learned the self-publishing process as I went along. It was truly baptism by fire. Picture it: You have completed a draft manuscript, finished rewrites, and proofread for grammar. What’s […]
Book Review: Patricia Cornwell Investigates Jack the Ripper
April 19, 2017 (Note: this review originally appeared on www.bookclubbabble.com.) I had never read any of Cornwell’s novels when I picked up a copy of Portrait of a Killer, her 2002 nonfiction investigative work on the Jack the Ripper murders. In Cornwell’s own words (as indicated in Sickert), she felt that she was called upon […]
Brain to Books Cyber Convention Blog Hop!
March 29, 2017 — The Brain to Books Cyber Convention and Book Expo (check it out) will take place April 7-9, highlighting tons of books from multiple genres. It’s a great way to discover new authors from the comfort of your own home 😉 So kick back in your pajamas with a cup of coffee, […]