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 […]
Vicki Delany Launches Tea and Treachery

Tea & Treachery — Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour Welcome to the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for the newly released Tea and Treachery by Vicki Delany Visit all the stops along the tour to learn about Vicki Delany and her most recent release. Character Interview: Tea & Treachery Click the link here to enter the […]
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, […]
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 […]
Calling For The Money: Latest Mystery by Cathy Perkins

Calling for the Money — Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour Welcome to the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for the newly released Holly Price Mystery Visit all the stops along the tour to learn about Cathy Perkins and her most recent release. Character Interview + Review: Calling for the Money Wondering about the virtual book […]
New Normal: 5 Reasons to Stop Using That Term

Thoughts on “New Normal” New Normal is an expression getting bandied about quite a bit these days, and it always sets my teeth on edge. Language is a powerful force and how we use it changes our perceptions of the world we live in. I’m not an epidemiologist nor a economist nor a sociologist, but […]
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 […]
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 […]