The news is finally out! I’m pleased to share that for my next book I get to tackle a Christmas themed cozy mystery, which will arrive later this year filled with holiday cheer and hi-jinks. In Death By Christmas Cake, an amateur sleuth puts the knowledge she gathered from true crime podcasts to clear aContinue reading “Announcing: Death By Christmas Cake”
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Is Tracking Word Count in First Drafts Really Useful?
Once again I find myself on deadline through the end of the year, so if I been a little quiet lately, that’s the reason! On deck is the final draft of a book due at the end of the January. While the official announcement hasn’t been made yet, I can say it’s been very funContinue reading “Is Tracking Word Count in First Drafts Really Useful?”
The Starseekers Cover is Here!
I’m excited to share the cover for The Starseekers! Available now for pre-order. The cover puts the main character, Cynthia Rhodes, front and center featuring her surrounded by the organized chaos of her office. With a background of scattered calculations on a chalkboard and a desk covered in maps, it’s my hope that readers willContinue reading “The Starseekers Cover is Here!”
The Real Magic of Educational Television
The author reflects on the impact of educational television, particularly programs like Sesame Street, which emerged from 1960s social change. Their upcoming novel, The Starseekers, includes a subplot about a magical educational show, highlighting the show’s diverse roots and its innovative approach to teaching children while continuing to address relevant social issues.
The Benefits of Going Out Into the World for Writers
The thing they don’t tell you about being a writer is that you have to *gasp* talk to people. Only a rare breed of writers can emerge out of nowhere, release a book, and vanish. For the rest of us talking about books, writing, and other topics (to mix up talking about books) is howContinue reading “The Benefits of Going Out Into the World for Writers”