Master of Illusion: Spotlight on Author Nupur Tustin
I’m thrilled to Spotlight Master of Illusion by mystery author Nupur Tustin on her Great Escapes Virtual Blog Tour. Click the link here to check out all Nupur’s tour stops. Rafflecopter giveaway, click the link here. Wondering about other Great Escapes Virtual Blog Tours? Don’t miss recent posts for mystery authors Cathy Ace and Cathy […]
Snacks: The Most Expensive Business Line Item of 2020
Snacks . . . why they make my life a little better in the midst of a challenging time. Business expenses for me used to include a lot of travel, for book events and conferences, teaching writers workshops and signing books. There was the costs of postcards to hand out and business cards, grown-up clothes, […]
Mershon Niesner Explores Mother Loss in Her New Book
Mershon Niesner has written a timely book for daughters dealing with the loss of their mothers through situations such as disease, violence, suicide, and other forms of loss, such as dementia. A thoughtful book that includes coaching questions with each chapter—steps designed to help daughters cope. I’ll be back soon with more posts about a […]
Lisa Brackmann on the Launch of Black Swan Rising
Lisa Brackmann discusses the (re) launch of Black Swan Rising, music, and her obsession with . . . (read on to find out!) The Author: Lisa Brackmann Lisa Brackmann is the New York Times best-selling author of the Ellie McEnroe novels set in China and the thrillers Getaway and Go-Between. The first Ellie book, Rock […]
Three Writing Craft Concepts for Authors of any Genre
Three Writing Craft Concepts Understanding writing craft concepts and a writer’s ability to apply them to their work can be the difference between a published manuscript and another draft hidden in a drawer. As a developmental editor, I read a lot of unpublished work. The drafts vary in their “finishedness”. Some are almost ready to […]
Undercard Thriller Author David Albertyn Guest Blogs
“David Albertyn’s fast-paced thriller combines a dynamic plot and compelling characters to deliver a one-two knockout punch. Undercard is not to be missed.” — Elena Taylor, author of All We Buried It was my honor to write a blurb for this fabulous novel by author David Albertyn. I’m even more thrilled to have him on my blog today […]
Clare Carlson Returns in R.G. Belsky’s The Last Scoop
Clare Carlson returns in R.G. Belsky’s latest novel, The Last Scoop Clare Carlson is the journalist and amateur sleuth in R.G. Belsky’s terrific series. I’m thrilled to have R.G. on my blog this week talking about the third book in the series, his other projects, and what’s next for his hard working heroine. Read through […]
Cynthia Kuhn Launches The Study of Secrets
The Study of Secrets Cynthia Kuhn, award winning author of the Lila Maclean Academic Mysteries, has done it again. Don’t miss her latest installation in this terrific series. Love academic cozies? Click the link here to read about author Mary Angela and Coming Up Murder. The Author: Cynthia Kuhn Cynthia Kuhn writes the Lila Maclean […]
We Write Through: Free Livecast Writing Workshops
We Write Through We Write Through is a once-a-week, free, livecast writing workshop available to writers everywhere regardless of experience or publishing history. The ongoing pandemic has created a lot of challenges for all of us in our daily lives. I know it has impacted my ability to focus and tested my ability to stay […]
PI Novel Launches a Brand New Series
Thrilled to introduce author Mary Keliikoa and her debut PI Novel, Derailed. The PI Novel has always been my go-to subgenre in Crime Fiction. I cut my teeth on Sue Grafton and wanted to be Kinsey Millhone when I was twelve. The genre continues to grow and change, but that feisty, female protagonist is still […]