You may have noticed that I took a break from blogging the last month. I was temporarily derailed by some medical woes including a broken finger and eye surgery. I missed writing my updates! But now I’m back and I have some announcements: First, I …
Read MoreWriting Contests
I have decided to challenge myself by entering writing contests. For those familiar with my fiction and nonfiction books, you know that I love entering sweepstakes. However, they are usually just fill out a form with your information, submit, and wait to see if you …
Read MoreChristmas in Cave Creek
I am thrilled to announce that Christmas in Cave Creek is LIVE on Amazon! Here is a glimpse of the excitement this book has in store: Screeching tires, smoldering rubber, a near miss on a deserted highway… When Lucy Vaughn returns to her hometown with …
Read MoreBook Blurbs
The book blurb I wrote for my first novel The Debt Collectors: A Lucy Vaughn Mystery does not reflect how I would write it today. Just like anything, practice and experience help. The blurb read like this: “Lucy Vaughn is a sweepstakes enthusiast who has …
Read MoreBooks I Loved Growing Up
I have previously blogged about how much I enjoyed writing as a child and teen. But when I heard about the passing of beloved children’s author Beverly Cleary on March 25th, I was reminded that I also always loved reading. The first book I remember …
Read MorePrompt Story: The Argument
I organize a prompt writing group that meets online once a week to share writing we create based on various prompts. The exercises are meant to develop and solidify a writing habit and to help get the creative juices flowing. You never know when a …
Read MoreRejection
Rejection letter – I got one this week. Most writers, who regularly submit their work, are familiar with the rejection letter. I’m sure you’ve heard before that many famous published authors receive multiple rejections before their one acceptance. (Check out the article “6 Famous Authors …
Read MoreCreative Origins
After reading some of my writing, my mom sent me an e-mail praising my creativity and said, “you certainly didn’t get that from me!” That got me wondering about where creativity comes from. Is it nature or nurture? I started reading about the topic. Various …
Read MorePrompt Story: The Boyfriend
I organize a prompt writing group that meets online once a week to share writing we create based on various prompts. The exercises are meant to develop and solidify a writing habit and to help get the creative juices flowing. You never know when a …
Read MoreWriting Interest and Experience
Many people ask me when my interest in writing started and about my writing experience. I don’t remember not being interested in writing. The first “book” I wrote in second grade was a story about an alien who had landed on earth to make a …
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