Blogs
By Maria Riegger
🌟 Raising the Zodiac: Astrology as a Compassionate Guide for Parents: Insights from Mary English Featuring Maria R. Riegger
Leading astrologer Mary English, with over 25 years of professional experience, has just published a heart-centered article in the International…
Why Is My Gemini Tween So Picky? 10 Smart Ways to Handle Gemini Mood Swings
If you’re raising a Gemini middle schooler, you already know they can be brilliant one moment and baffling the next.…
Why Emotion Labeling is Critical for Well-being
We often hear, and I often tell clients, that the healthy way of dealing with emotions is to acknowledge and…
Capricorn Calm: How to Model Emotional Regulation during your Child’s Tantrum
Capricorns are often thought of as stoic and reserved, even unemotional. Of course, Capricorn people have the same emotional experiences…
Why your Teen won’t Talk to You (and what to do about it)
This is a common complaint I hear from parents of teens. “I want to know what’s going on with my…
What is authoritative parenting and why is it the gold standard?
Recent studies linking parenting styles to adult self-esteem and adjustment make note of four main parenting approaches. *Authoritarian parenting –…
Is your teen resistant to doing chores? Try these 2 things
It’s a good idea for children to do age-appropriate chores at home. Kids learn to be self-sufficient and get a…
What is your Teen really telling you when they roll their eyes?
What is your teen really communicating to you when they scoff and roll their eyes when you give them a…
Aries: The WORST Trait of the Aries Parent
Still taking requests!! Please send me your requests for content by dropping a comment below OR emailing me on maria@lawschoolheretic.com.…
How to Parent your Aquarius Child when you’re an Aquarius Mom
You guys LOVE Aquarius, because you keep asking for videos on Aquarius kids! 🙂 My latest video explores the dynamic…
TOP 3 BEST Traits of the Aries Parent
Still taking requests!! Please send me your requests for content by dropping a comment below OR emailing me on maria@lawschoolheretic.com.…
3 Tips to Motivate your Teen
It is more difficult than ever to be a teenager. Even though you went through this rite of passage yourself,…
How to Parent your Aquarius Child when you’re a Gemini Mom
This duo truly represents BUTTERFLY ENERGY. Are you a Gemini Mom or Gemini Dad with an Aquarius child? If so,…
Book Review: Essential Life Lessons in The Enlightened Passenger
I am thrilled to announce the publication of The Enlightened Passenger, written by my friend and fellow author and speaker,…
How to Parent your Taurus Child
Here’s my first video on Taurus kids! This video on Taurus children is at the request of a viewer! If…
Real Divorce Talks: Join me for this Life-Changing Event!
As parents, our greatest challenge and triumph can come from nurturing our children through life’s toughest transitions. I’m thrilled to…
How to Break the Toxic Parenting Cycle
I am thrilled to be a guest on the Lifejacked Podcast with Dr. Ronica L. Jacobs, where we talked about…
When you’re a Cancer Mom with a Sagittarius Child
Find out all about this dynamic energy in my latest video! This sign combination can work very well when the…
How to Parent (and Reparent) Leo Moon energy
Happy New Year! Check out my latest video on how to parent the Leo moon child, and how to reparent…
The pros and the downsides to having a Natal Libra Moon…
..and how to parent a child who has this energy! ***NEW!!*** A couple of announcements… 1. Want to book me…
How to Break Negative Parenting Patterns
I am thrilled to be a guest on The D Shift, Mardi Winder-Adams’ podcast on how to navigate divorce. Most of…
Read this if you are co-parenting with a narcissist
It’s a situation in which many of us find ourselves. Your partner or ex-partner may not even be a narcissist,…
Healing from Toxicity: A Journey to Conscious Parenting
I am thrilled to appear on Tiffany Ghrist’s podcast Sassy and SELF Employed! Tiffany is an authenticity and alignment coach…
How to be a Gentle Parent
I recently welcomed parenting coach and RTT therapist Stefanie Fernandes to the channel! Stefanie and I talk about complex trauma…
How to be a Radically Authentic Parent after Narcissistic Abuse
I interviewed authenticity coach, Mom, and fellow narcissistic abuse survivor Tiffany Ghrist! Click the image below for the full video!…
Legal Help for Indie Authors: Copyright, Limited Liability, and Defamation
Author Mindy McGinnis was kind enough to interview me on her podcast Writer Writer Pants on Fire about my recently…
How to have great relationships with our older kids
I had the pleasure of giving an interview on The Happiness Workshop podcast, hosted by happiness expert Pascale Cook-Fernandes. We talked about…
Nurturing your child’s creativity and COLLEGE ESSAY help!
I had the pleasure of interviewing writing coach and college essay editor Jessie Rothwell on my YouTube channel. Jessie helps…
Conscious Parenting through Astrology
I had the pleasure of speaking with Tonya Dee on her podcast, Musings with Tonya Dee. Tonya is a holistic…
How to Parent (and Reparent) the Triple Scorpio Child
In this video I talk about how to parent the TRIPLE SCORPIO child (and how to reparent the Triple Scorpio…
How to Nurture Self-Discovery and Authenticity using Astrology
I am honored to have been a guest on the Transcendent Minds podcast with Peter Michael Dedes recently. We talked…
How to Parent your Pisces Child as a Cancer Mom
I did this video for a parent who requested it on my YouTube channel. Pisces is about collective healing and Cancer…
Creativity improves as we get older
I had the honor of being a guest with Lori Saitz on her podcast Fine is a 4-Letter Word. We talked…
What is the No. 1 WORST trait of the Gemini Parent?
In closing of Gemini season 2023, here’s a video on the WORST trait of the Gemini parent. This trait can…
The 3 BEST Traits of the Gemini Parent
In celebration of Gemini season, here’s a video on the top 3 BEST traits of the Gemini parent. It is…
What is Laughter Therapy and how can it help us be better parents?
I’m thrilled to share with you my interview with Sharon Miller, the owner of Joyworks! Joyworks is the first laughter…
The Cancer Parent – Capricorn Child Dynamic
Check out my latest video, for the Cancer parent and the Capricorn child! This video is also for the Capricorn…
How your Childhood Trauma Makes you a Better Parent
I am thrilled to share with you my first article for Brainz Magazine, where I’ll be a regular executive contributor!…
What to do when your Capricorn child shuts down
I’ve got a new video in my series on Capricorn children! Click the image below for the video. The Problem…
How to Parent your Leo Child
My latest video is on how to best parent your Leo child. Get the entire video by clicking the image…
How to Parent your Libra Child
As we close out Libra season and move on to Scorpio season, here are the best ways to parent your…
Talking about self-worth and advocating for your kids on the Sacred Rebellion podcast
Many thanks to Lora Solomon and Kim Andryc from the Sacred Rebellion podcast for having me on the show! On…
NEW RELEASE **BESTSELLER**: Legal Help for Self-Published Authors
My latest book, Legal Issues Authors Must Consider, is available now! ***#1 in Copyright Law on Amazon*** ***#1 in Entertainment…
How to Connect with your Capricorn Child
Capricorn is one of my favorite signs (and I swear I don’t say that just because I’m a natal Capricorn…
My interview on The Mom Files podcast and how to deal with the Virgo new moon
Danielle Delaney of The Mom Files podcast was kind enough to interview me! Check out the full podcast episode by…
How to Parent your Capricorn Child when you’re an Aries Mom
The Aries parent displays one of the best traits for a parent to have. Aries parents are excellent at advocating for…
Your Gemini Child and Your Scorpio Child now on audiobook!
I’m super excited to tell you that my parenting and astrology books, Your Scorpio Child and Your Gemini Child, have…
7 Ways to Connect with your Scorpio Child
Want to know the best ways to connect with your secretive Scorpio child? Here are 7 tips that are guaranteed…
5 Ways to Connect with your Gemini Child
Happy Gemini season! And Happy Birthday to my fellow Geminis! We are deep in the throes of Mercury retrograde in…
Does your Aquarius child have a Revolutionary or Conservative Mindset? (hint: it’s usually both!)
Parents have asked me why their Aquarius children sometimes exhibit a conservative mindset, whether financially conservative or conservative in ideals,…
How to Connect with your Aquarius Child
Here’s your regular parenting with astrology content for this week! Click the image above for the full video! Aquarians are…
Parenting and Astrology: How to handle your child’s first Saturn Square transit
Got some new parenting and astrology content for you this week! Your child’s first Saturn square transit, when Saturn is…
Writing Tip Wednesday: Make sure your Newsletters don’t hit the Spam Folder
Last week we talked about David Gaughran’s top ten tips for improving your mailing list open rate. One of those…
Writing Tip Wednesday: How to Boost your Mailing List Open Rate
Today’s ten tips on how to boost your mailing list open rate are courtesy of author David Gaughran, who provides…
Writing Tip Wednesday: Kindlepreneur’s list of 127+ best free and paid promo sites
Today I’m sharing with you Kindlepreneur’s list of 127+ best free and paid promo sites. This is a great place…
Positive Parenting Friday: How to Parent Your Scorpio Moon Child
When the moon, the body that rules our private life and emotions, is in the secretive and suspicious sign of…
Positive Parenting Friday: Parenting Tips for Scorpio Children
In honor of Scorpio season, and the upcoming new moon in the sign of Scorpio this weekend, here’s my brand-new…
Writing Tip Wednesday: Goodreads’ Secret Tools for Authors
I recently listened to a free webinar on how to best use Goodreads, given by best-selling romance author Alessandra Torre.…
Positive Parenting Friday: Your Gemini Child Release!
It’s finally here. My latest parenting book, Your Gemini Child: He’s Not Crazy, He’s Just Always in his Head, is…
Positive Parenting Friday: Parenting Tips for October 2020 Mercury Retrograde
This week astrologer and parenting expert Dominique Jaramillo and I talked about how to parent during the upcoming October 2020…
Writing Tip Wednesday: K-lytics September 2020 Romance Report
Alex Newton and K-lytics recently published their September 2020 report on the romance market over the past twelve months. Today…
Positive Parenting Friday: How to bond with your kids by playing video games
This week’s video (click image above to see the full video) is about how to bond with your kids by…
Writing Tip Wednesday: K-lytics Report on Christmas Romance Market
Alex Newton and K-lytics recently published their report on the Christmas romance market. Today I’m going to share key market…
Positive Parenting Friday: Parenting Tips for your Gemini Moon Child
Happy Friday! Click on the video above to get my parenting tips for your Gemini moon child. Also, please LIKE…
Pre-order alert! Your Gemini Child available on Amazon and B&N
Pre-order alert! My next parenting book, Your Gemini Child, is now available for pre-order at Amazon and Barnes & Noble!…
Positive Parenting Fridays: Your Introduction to Positive Parenting
Whether it’s called positive parenting, gentle parenting, or peaceful parenting, the main tenets are quite similar. The idea behind raising…
Writing Tip Wednesday: How to know if self-publishing services are legit
As we’ve talked about previously on this blog, the self-publishing boom has led to the appearance of a TON of…
Writing Tip Wednesday: The best free graphic design tools for authors
If you’re like me, you don’t know anything about how to design Facebook banners, YouTube cover art, or ads. Never…
Positive Parenting Friday: How to Motivate your Gemini Child to help at home
Happy Friday! Here’s a short video I recorded last week with parenting tips on how to motivate your Gemini child…
Writing Tip Wednesday: David Gaughran will help you with everything self-publishing-related
I only recommend self-publishing experts who I know offer value to you. There is so much information out there on…
Parenting Friday: Your Guide to Gamer Slang
Welcome to Parenting Fridays! Every Friday (or almost every Friday, since I’m a Gemini, after all, and get distracted), I’ll…
Writing Tip Wednesday: How to get what you want using Tactical Empathy
Today we’re going to talk about using empathy to get what you want when negotiating. The tips in Chris Voss’…
Writing Tip Wednesday: When negotiating, strive for “No,” not Yes
The autonomy-affirming power of “No” It’s counterintuitive, but it works. Indeed, the recommendation to strive for “No,” not “Yes,” when…
Writing Tip Wednesday: An invaluable author resource
Today I’d like to introduce you to Kristen Lamb, a bestselling author of fiction and nonfiction books. I was first…
Writing Tip Wednesday: Insane productivity hacks for lazy people
Today I’d like to share with you some fantastic tips from the book Insane Productivity for Lazy People by Andrii…
Writing Tip Wednesday: Tips for writing when you’re a parent
Or, how to become completely deranged. Let’s face it. Parenting is tough enough. When you’re trying to get your writing…
Writing Tip Wednesday: How to market your books during a pandemic
I recently read a couple of interesting articles about marketing tips during the lockdown, and I’d like to share them…
How to add the Facebook Pixel to your Author Website (It’s Easy!)
First, what is the Facebook Pixel? The Facebook Pixel is a piece of code that you can take from your…
Writing Tip Wednesday: 10 Ways to Have a Strong Story Opening
By now, you all know that I LOVE a good story opening, a good hook, a good mystery. You may…
A Day in the Life of a Writing Recluse
Before the quarantine…after the quarantine…my weekend schedule is still basically the same. 8am: Wake up. Faff about. 8:15: Let dogs…
Writing Tip Wednesday: How to Hook Readers from the Start
Photo of me at the Museum of the Weird in Austin, Texas Today we’re talking about how to hook your…
Writing Tip Wednesday: March 2020 NetGalley Report
Today I’m reporting on March 2020 NetGalley resuts after listing Thunderstruck, my latest contemporary romance novel. You can also read…
Writing Tip Wednesday: The best paid book promotion sites
Hello! I hope everyone is doing well and staying safe and healthy! For authors, this is a good time to…
Writing Tip Wednesday: Pare down your life to focus on writing
Pare down your life With everything that’s currently going on, especially the fact that most of us are quarantined or…
Introvert Travel Series: Eastern State Penitentiary (Philadelphia)
No, I wasn’t arrested, but I did visit Philadelphia this past February, and I did tour the Eastern State Penitentiary…
Writing Tip Wednesday: HUGE success listing Thunderstruck with The Fussy Librarian
The Fussy Librarian (TFL) is a free ebook subscription service, providing a list of free and bargain ebook selections daily…
Writing Tip Wednesday: Revving up your Writing Habits
I’d like to share with you an article published recently by Writer’s Digest on revving up your writing habits. Do…
Writing Tip Wednesday: How to get an Agent
Today, let’s talk about literary agents. Caveat: I don’t have an agent. Since I self-publish my books, and don’t…
Writing Tip Wednesday: January NetGalley Report (Thunderstruck)
Last month, I reported on my first time using NetGalley to list a nonfiction (parenting) book. Today I’m reporting on…
Writing Tip Wednesday: Switch – How to Change Things when Change is Hard
Today I’d like to let you know about a self-help book, Switch: How to Change Things when Change is Hard,…
Writing Tip Wednesday: Report on my First Experience Using NetGalley
In 2019, I used NetGalley for the first time. NetGalley is a paid site used by independent authors and…
Writing Tip Wednesday: Finding Time to Write
Writing Tip Wednesday is back! If you participated in November’s National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), you’re likely burned out. Indeed,…
LAUNCH DAY: Midnight Lasagna and Other Stories, a collection of family-centered, holiday-themed short stories
Today is RELEASE DAY for my latest book, Midnight Lasagna and Other Stories, a collection of Christmas-themed, family-friendly short stories.…
Writing Tip Wednesday: NaNoWriMo is here!
For those who don’t know, November is National Novel Writing Month (#NaNoWriMo), when authors the world over hunker down and…
Romance Readers: Love Kissed Book Bargains Amazon Gift Card Giveaway!
Over the next week I’m participating in Love Kissed Book Bargains’ Grow Team Giveaway. Love reading & reviewing? Like finding…
Sci-fi novel The Gaia Solution now available on preorder
Check out my friend Claire Buss’ latest, sci-fi novel The Gaia Solution, book 3 of The Gaia Collection, AVAILABLE ON…
Book Review: Angie Kim’s successful debut novel Miracle Creek is an emotional look at parenting and coming-of-age wrapped up in a whodunit
This book review first appeared on www.bookclubbabble.com. Angie Kim’s debut novel Miracle Creek stays with the reader long after you’ve finished. At…
Friday Flash Fiction: Damned Red Dress
Photo by Alex Voulgaris on Unsplash She was exactly the sort of woman he went for. Her red dress hugged her enticing body. …
Writing Tip Wednesday: The Best Way to get Book Reviews
It’s the bane of our existence, at least, for us authors. We need book reviews. After all, sites such as…
Writing Tip Wednesday: A curated short list of FREE book promotion sites
Photo by Gregory Culmer on Unsplash Today I’m going to share with you a curated list of sites where you can promote your…
Tuesday Flash Fiction: Adult Halloween
Photo by Altınay Dinç on Unsplash Haunted houses, Creepy clothes Keep you up there on your toes. Sneaky kids Burst your bubble,…
Thursday Flash Fiction: Night Out (In)
Photo by Drew Coffman on Unsplash Full war paint, Dark red lipstick, Perfectly smoothed hair, Mile-high heels, Tummy sucked in, Skirt straight,…
Writing Tip Wednesday: Elmore Leonard’s Rules on Writing
Photo by Thought Catalog on Unsplash In last week’s post on Stephen King’s writing tips, I mentioned fiction author Elmore Leonard. Leonard was…
Writing Tip Wednesday: Tips from Stephen King
Stephen King’s On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft is more of a personal memoir than a treatise on writing.…
Tuesday Flash Fiction: To FOMO or not to FOMO?
Photo by Michael Discenza on Unsplash Almost everyone around me appears to have FOMO. The dreaded fear of missing out. Oh no! they…
Writing Tip Wednesdays: Reedsy – A phenomenal platform for writers
Today I want to tell you about Reedsy, a website chock full of great FREE resources for authors. On the…
Monday Flash Fiction: Dirty Dishes
Photo by James Wheeler on Unsplash Dirty Dishes I won’t remember dirty dishes and piles of laundry, Or dust bunnies lurking in dark…
Welcome to Writing Tip Wednesdays!
Every Wednesday I’ll share with you the best writing and publishing tips I can find. I’m always researching how to…
Attention U.S. authors: U.S. Supreme Court confirms that you must register a copyright before filing suit for infringement
It’s a question that I see posed frequently among online author groups (especially by those authors based in the United…
Introvert Travel Series 2019: Austin, Texas
This has long been a source of indecision for me. Would I like Austin, Texas? Would I not? I love…
Introvert Travel Series 2019: St. Augustine, Florida
It’s summer time, and you know what that means! It’s time for my Introvert Travel series 🙂 For my birthday…
Lanfranc of Bec: How an 11th Century Norman Monk Established U.S. Common Law and Evidentiary Standards
This is part III (and the final part) of a series I wrote on Lanfranc of Bec, which was originally…
Want to Sell your Books AND Keep your Sales Data? Here’s how to set up your Online Shop.
You may feel discouraged when you think about setting up an online shop to sell your books. Honestly, it does…
How to get permission to use song lyrics in your books
If you have ever wondered how to request permission to use song lyrics in your fiction and nonfiction books, then…
E A Aymar’s latest thriller probes the depths of the human psyche
The Unrepentant: A Thriller by E.A. Aymar is a fiction novel that is not for the faint of heart. It deals with…
A fresh take on the Arthurian legend! Arthur dux Bellorum
I’m hosting my friend and fellow Badger author Tim Walker today – here’s the info on his latest book! From…
INTJs in an Extroverted Society (gulp!)
— Maria R. Riegger & J. C. Steel Meet the introverts J.C. Steel and Maria Riegger are introverts, but not…
Flash Fiction: Being the recipient of a Leo’s generosity sometimes comes with a price
Photo by Michael Spain on Unsplash I pull in front of her house, park the car, and sigh. I stopped trying a while…
Conversations with Little Man: The Best Of (2016-18 edition)
Photo by Dan Whale on Unsplash As many of you know, my son is my constant companion and fellow introvert, comedian, traveler, people…
Book Review: The Adventures of Frank and Diesel: Frank’s First Christmas
Another book in The Adventures of Frank and Diesel series, Frank’s First Christmas is a heartwarming dog-centered tale involving five-year-old…
The Artist: Can Love Save a Man from Himself?
*This review first appeared on bookclubbabble.com. The Artist is a compelling, richly written novel created by an author with…
Get your copy of Sparkly Badgers Christmas Stories!
This year, a group of indie authors have come together to write a family-friendly series of Christmas stories and poems…
Thrillers and romance – Your Halloween to-read list for 99 cents each!
My friends are I have put together a Halloween book list for you. Every eBook is only 99 cents! The…
Happy Halloween! Zombies, vampires and free books!
Photo by Simon Wijers on Unsplash Happy Halloween! I hope you’re getting into the spooky spirit. I’ve been playing Fortnitemares, and am enjoying…
He’s not an a–hole; he’s an Aries
Photo by Steve Harvey on Unsplash “He’s a jerk!” “He’s not a jerk; he’s an Aries.” “Don’t make excuses for him!” “Look, I…
Flash Fiction: The Mirror
Photo by Roberto Delgado Webb on Unsplash Whenever she is preparing to go out, she always stays in front of the bathroom mirror…
Your Rights during an Auto Stop: You don’t have anything illegal in there, do you?
In my novel Acceptable Misconduct, the main character, Isabel, gets pulled over by a police officer for an unknown infraction.…
Author Spotlight: Award-winning multi-genre author Claire Buss
I’m featuring my friend Claire Buss today, a talent who, besides being a mom of two kids and an award-winning…
Introvert Beach Getaway Part 2: Tangier Island, Virginia
In seeking the perfect introvert beach, I set out for Tangier Island, a small island in Virginia’s Chesapeake Bay. The…
Introvert Beach Getaway Part One: Kilmarnock/ Reedville, Virginia
Ahhh…summertime. The beach. The crowds. The noise. Wait. I love the beach, but can’t stand sitting in vacation traffic for…
Harpers Ferry, West Virginia: The City Dweller’s Introvert Getaway
I’m on a quest to find the best introvert spots, where us easily overstimulated types can get some exercise and…
Want to bond with a male? Try (video) games
Photo by Pascal Swier on Unsplash I’m not a relationship expert. In fact, I’m not an expert at anything. It’s the curse of…
Published: Self-Publishing Primer
Want help getting self-published? My Self-Publishing Primer is live and I’m giving it away for FREE. I’m a self-published author…
Online gaming, Scorpio style
Photo by m wrona on Unsplash Playing Murder Mystery I’m sitting on the sofa in the living room, and my son is sitting…
Monday Flash Fiction: Western, Sci-Fi, Bodice Ripper genre mash
[READ THE TITLE AGAIN. “BODICE RIPPER.” YOU’VE BEEN WARNED.] Sabrina stomped in to the old, worn-out building, her boots thumping…
What skeletons does Harleigh have in her closet?
New release from romance author Nikki Landis! 🖤😈🖤😈🖤Harleigh is LIVE!!! 🖤😈🖤😈 #madlove #embraceyourvillain #HarleyQuinn 🖤😈🖤 FREE on Kindle Unlimited 🖤😈🖤 Harleigh is obsessed with Harley Quinn.…
An Introvert Respite in the Center of Florida
Who knew that there was a peaceful respite full of music, flowers, and Japanese koi, in the middle of…
Eleanor of Aquitaine: The first feminist
This is the third year in a row I’ve published this post on my birthday. On my birthday, few things give…
Flash fiction: Capricorn, Inc.
Photo by Marten Bjork on Unsplash The slender woman opened the door to enter her high-rise apartment, and let it slam behind her…
Political Dirty Trick, A Crystal Moore Suspense by James R. Callan
Political Dirty Trick, A Crystal Moore Suspense, Book #3 By: James R. Callan Crystal’s good friend, Ron Drake, is a…
Not Safe for the Bank(er): another winning humoricide from recovering attorney Una Tiers
I am thrilled to introduce my friend, Una Tiers, a Chicago author and recovering attorney. Una, who uses a nom…
A Long Thaw raises central themes about life and relationships
A Long Thaw free for you… Katie O’Rourke is an author of literary fiction that raises central themes about life and…
Book Review: The Gaia Effect, a peek inside a not-so-far-off dystopian future
Photo credit: Will Fuller, unsplash.com The Gaia Effect by Claire Buss is an entertaining, fast-paced read set in a world, which…
Flash fiction: A Scorpio is always searching for more than a feeling
May 7, 2018 Photo by Nigel Tadyanehondo on Unsplash You are gravely misunderstood, Mr. Scorpio. You do not seek mere physical gratification. Rather,…
Author spotlight: C H Clepitt
My friend, C H Clepitt, has a new book out! Curtain Call, by C H Clepitt C H Clepitt has…
Microfiction: On Sagittarians
April 17, 2018 — Photo by Justin Luebke on Unsplash “And even as I wander, I’m keeping you in sight. You’re a candle…
All the Ever Afters: A Powerful Rendition of the Stepmother’s Side of the Cinderella Story
This post was originally published on www.bookclubbabble.com April 13, 2018 – There are always at least two sides to every…
Doing Miami as an Introvert (spoiler alert: It’s not so bad)
April 16, 2018 — “You’re going to Miami.” Most people would be excited to go to Miami for a work…
Sparkly Badgers Easter Egg Hunt
March 29, 2018 Join in the Sparkly Badgers Easter Egg Hunt! Sparkly Badgers is an author group (we are awesome!)…
Microfiction: Gemini: Daily life as an air sign
I’m trying to print and the printer is out of ink. Why does that always happen?! Ugh, I just want…
Flash fiction: Any Way you Want It
Any Way You Want It by Maria Riegger I opened the front door to my apartment and immediately began opening…
Microfiction: Intuition
February 12, 2018 Intuition by Maria Riegger “I don’t believe in psychics. You’re crazy.” “Then how come I always call…
Microfiction: Leave Astrology out of it
February 5, 2018 Leave Astrology out of it by Maria Riegger “Read this book,” I told my sister, shoving the…
The Big Sheep: A delightfully humorous dystopian novel
Originally posted on www.bookclubbabble.com Robert Kroese’s The Big Sheep is a fun, genre-bending ride. Kroese is largely an author of humorous, deeply…
99 cent ebook sale! Miscalculated Risks and Acceptable Misconduct
-January 17, 2018 JANUARY EBOOK SALE For the rest of January, the ebook versions of Miscalculated Risks and Acceptable Misconduct…
Indie book stores, an author interview, and do you happen to know a Scorpio child?
-January 16, 2018 (Yes, I almost typed 2017. I’m still in denial ;)) I’ve been crazy busy working on…
From Stay-at-home Mom to Published Author: Spotlight on Anna Belle Rose
December 27, 2017 – Today I’m hosting Anna Belle Rose, who released a romance novel in October. Read her sweet…
Author Spotlight: L.A. Frederick
-December 21, 2017 Today I’m hosting sci-fi author L.A. Frederick. Enjoy! The Forgetful Man And Second-In-Command Available Now Hello…
Author Spotlight: Silent Song by Jaci Wheeler
Greetings! Fellow author Jaci Wheeler is releasing Silent Song next month. Please take a few moments to read her incredible…
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…
Author Spotlight: Peter Mulraney
November 20, 2017 Here’s a guest post by Peter Mulraney, author of the Stella Bruno Investigates crime series. Stella…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Brain to Books Cyber Convention!
March 29, 2017 — The Brain to Books Cyber Convention and Book Expo (check it out) will take place April…
Published 12/15/16: Acceptable Misconduct
Alexandria, VA – December 15, 2016 Acceptable Misconduct, Book 2 of the Law School Heretic series, is now available for Kindle…
Acceptable Misconduct: Pre-order for Kindle is live!
Letting you know that Acceptable Misconduct, Book 2 of the Law School Heretic series, is now available for pre-order for…
Authors Host Happy Halloween 99-cent E-book Sale!
Books for 99 cents!! Several authors are hosting a Halloween sale, offering their e-books for only 99 cents October 29-31! Gail…
Moore v. Regents of the University of Southern California: Do We Own Our Cells, and Can We Sell Them?
Alexandria, VA – October 18, 2016 Moore v. Regents of the University of Southern California (51 Cal.3d 120 (July 9,…
Reminder: Goodreads Giveaway!
A reminder that there are a couple of weeks left to enter the Goodreads Giveaway for Miscalculated Risks. Book Two,…
Goodreads Giveaway!!!
I’m currently proofing the manuscript to Acceptable Misconduct and, to celebrate that book’s (hopefully) imminent publication, I’m giving any 30…
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…
Corporations exist to make money. Who knew?
Alexandria, VA – June 9, 2016 Today we’re going to talk about profit. I like profit. Who doesn’t, right? Seriously,…
Law School Heretic Update: Acceptable Misconduct Teaser 2
April 25, 2016 – Alexandria, VA It’s time. Time, that is, for the second teaser from Acceptable Misconduct. The manuscript…
Law School Heretic Update: Acceptable Misconduct Teasers
Alexandria, VA – March 12, 2016 Dude, where did the time go? Please do not tell me that it is…
Acceptable Misconduct (Law School Heretic Book 2): Cover reveal
Alexandria, VA – February 9, 2016 Acceptable Misconduct, the second book in the Law School Heretic series, will be out…
Helling v. Carey: Courts establishing medical malpractice standards
January 27, 2016 – Alexandria, VA Let’s switch gears a little and talk about a tort law case, rather than…
Williamson v. Lee Optical (1955): Rational basis scrutiny = No scrutiny
Alexandria, VA – January 11, 2015 In my post on Lochner v. New York and the subsequent cases that overruled…
Conversations with my Millennial Sister: Happy New Year/Be Yourself
January 4, 2016 – Alexandria, VA First of all, Happy New Year to everyone! This year, surround yourself with people…
Henry II of England: Founder of U.S. Common Law
Alexandria, VA – December 20, 2015 Let’s do something fun. Now, my definition of fun is probably different from yours.…
Law School Heretic Update: Author Interviews
In case you missed them, here are two author interviews I did this week. The second interview includes a…
Update: Miscalculated Risks available in print, and for Kindle and Nook
Fredericksburg, VA – November 27, 2015 Letting you know that Miscalculated Risks is now available in print as well as for Kindle and…
Lochner v. New York and economic liberty: Give the government an inch, and it takes a mile
Alexandria, VA – November 9, 2015 Let’s talk about one of my favorite constitutional law cases: Lochner v. New York,…
Law School Heretic Update: October 20, 2015
Alexandria, VA – The big day is finally here! Miscalculated Risks is available for Kindle and Nook! To purchase on…
Law School Heretic Update: October 13, 2015
October 13, 2015 – Alexandria, VA It’s hard to believe that it’s October already. And it’s hard to believe that…
Conversations with my Millennial sister: Oppositional research
Alexandria, VA – September 28, 2015 This text conversation is funny, but it also highlights a trend I have found…
Lanfranc of Bec and the Common Law: Part III (Political Advisor, Attorney General, and Head of the English Church)
Alexandria, VA – September 21, 2015 I know you all have been anxious to hear more about Lanfranc. Here’s the…
On Personal and Economic Liberty: Apple seeds
Alexandria, VA – August 31, 2015 The other day, little man (my five-year-old) excitedly told me that he wanted…
Lanfranc of Bec and the Common Law: Part II (Keeping it Together)
New York, NY – August 5, 2015 My last post introduced you to Lanfranc, the Archbishop of Canterbury during William the…
How To Survive First Contact With An INTJ
On the Amtrak somewhere in Maryland, July 30, 2015 – Enjoy this thoughtful post from fellow author and INTJ Yawatta…
Reflecting on the Fourth of July
New York, NY – July 7, 2015 All right, so I’m posting my Fourth of July post today. I know,…
Lanfranc of Bec and the Common Law: Part I
New York, NY – July 1, 2015 Over the next couple of posts, I’m going to discuss some of my favorite…
The curious role of the Procurador(a) in the Spanish legal system
New York, NY – June 28, 2015 I find foreign legal systems fascinating. I’m also intrigued by how history shapes…
Goodreads!
Hey Everyone! Just letting you know that my Goodreads Author Profile is up! Click here For those of you who…
What Led to the Magna Carta? War and Taxes
Let me just go full-out medieval nerd for a moment… What Led to the Magna Carta? War and Taxes.
Law School Heretic: Exclusive Teaser
Your free teaser of novel Miscalculated Risks is here! Just send me your email address and you’ve got it! Click…
How to Get Out of the Friend Zone—Dating Advice for Males
“Dating advice,” but also interesting observations on cultural differences 🙂
International travel: pre-clearance hassle
May 27, 2015 – Alexandria, VA Within the past month, I took a trip to Ireland and Spain to visit…
Conversations with my Millennial sister: Man Grog Wedge
May 22, 2015 To Millennials and Generation X’ers, Costco is wondrous. Where else can you buy awesome, inexpensive wine, manchego…
Photos: Casas del Cerro, Spain
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Law School Heretic Update: Shameless plug
I just wanted to give you an update. Shortly I will be emailing to subscribers a free excerpt of the…
Contemplating Cultural Differences
May 13, 2015 – Manresa, Spain The day after tomorrow I’ll be visiting a small town here in Spain. Well, it’s…
Stranger in a Strange Land
May 10, 2015 – Manresa, Spain Like Isabel, the main character in my Law School Heretic series, I’ve always felt like…