Writing Lessons (previously posted March 12, 2016 on NovelRocket.com) I was standing in line for coffee (well, in line with others in line for coffee—I prefer the near milkshake version) […]
April 19, 2016
This excellent book consists of two stories intricately woven together. One story, told in first person, begins in the United States in 1972. Hannah Sterling’s mother, Lieselotte, has just died,
“Whatever you may have heard, self-publishing is not a short cut to anything. Except maybe insanity. Self-publishing, like every other kind of publishing, is hard work. You don’t wake up
Recently, I was contacted by Debra Butterfield to do an interview on her website. She asked a series of questions about indie publishing and I enjoyed the exchange. I am
March 15, 2016
The first in the Ladies of the Manor series, this Edwardian Era novel succeeds spectacularly in entertaining and inspiring the reader. Here’s a brief summary of the plot: Brook Eden has
“The only way to eat an elephant is one bite at a time.” —Wayne Dick, my ever-patient and supportive husband (who may not be the originator of this quote)
Fiction writers constantly consider the elements that comprise their craft: plot, characters, setting, theme, voice, and so on. These are important focuses to maintain in order to produce quality work.
February 23, 2016
Last month we talked about reading. That every writer should read…widely. And then we shared some of the books we love the most, or that have made an impact on