I created a reading list in the same way I create my shopping list for the grocery store. After all, nourishment for my brain and spirit are just as important as nourishment for my body. Wouldn't you agree? I'm always up for the next FBI Agent Pendergast book from Preston…
7 Steps to Highly Effective Short Story Writing
Join me on Wednesday, May 15 at the Meridian Library, 1326 W. Cherry Lane. This class is part of the library's Writers Bloc and starts at 6:00 pm. We'll cover these great topics and how they relate to short stories: Character Setting Conflict Plot Theme Dialogue Killer openings and endings…
Why follow an author on BookBub?
BookBub is a free service that helps you discover books you'll love through unbeatable deals, handpicked recommendations, and updates from your favorite authors. Bookbub doesn't actually sell books. They simply introduce you to books you'll love that are available on retailers like Amazon's Kindle store, Barnes & Noble's Nook store,…
Book Signing Event
Join me and three other great local authors in Boise for a book signing event. Wednesday, March 20 5:30 - 7:30 pm The Local, 5616 W. State Street
Where do we really come from?
My daughter received the Ancestry DNA pack for Christmas. I've never researched that far back. Instead, I've found some very interesting things about my own parents while researching my early childhood for my newest book, The Man In Number 7. You see, I don't have very many memories of my…
What To Do With All Those Christmas Cards
I love Christmas cards. I send out about 40 cards in the mail every holiday season. But each year the number that I receive dwindles. Now people send emails. Or they just post a blanket 'Merry Christmas' to everyone on Facebook. This year, my sister and I came up with…
The Pleiades
I have been a silent sister. I have sailed above and below her -- I have seen what comes when sisters are taught to view themselves as a cluster instead of individual stars. Starry Story Night held a special event this year on October 30, letting the seven sisters of…
The Truth In The Lie
"Fiction is the lie through which we tell the truth," ~ philosopher and writer Albert Camus. As I am nearing the end of the first draft of my new book The Man In Number 7, I realize the impact of Albert's statement. Yes, this book is fiction. And yet it…
Cruise With Me and Other Great Authors
A Caribbean Cruise to Write About!
That's right cruisers, get out your pencil and paper because we're taking you on a journey worth writing about. Seven days in the Caribbean. Six amazing authors/presenters. Unlimited fun in the sun = Priceless! Whether you're a beginner writer, or more advanced and want to hone your skills, this is…