I would like to wish all my wonderful readers a Happy New Year! Thank you for reading, following, commenting, and reviewing! As a year draws to a close, I like to reflect on what I have accomplished as an author and what I hope to …
Read MoreReclaiming Motivation While Healing
If you follow me on Facebook, you may know that I had surgery a couple weeks ago. I’ll be fine but I’ve had several post-surgical complications that have me homebound for awhile. And I’ll admit that these complications have somewhat overshadowed my writing habit and …
Read MoreBooks & Brews, Short Story Contest Win, Kindle Unlimited Update
Photo: Johannes Plenio The fall weather has finally arrived in my neighborhood, and I couldn’t be happier! Autumn is the season where I thrive with productivity and opportunities for authors abound. In fact, this Saturday, September 23, I will be a participating author at Boise …
Read MoreBirding in Idaho
Occasionally, I enjoy challenging myself by writing short fiction based on writing prompts. I wrote the following story in response to a prompt to ‘write about a character witnessing a terrifying event.’ Thank you for reading. Birding in Idaho © 2023 Carolyn Fenzl I was reminiscing …
Read MoreExcellent Review from Literary Titan!
Thank you Literary Titan for an amazing editorial review of Christmas in Cave Creek, which in part states “the book stands as a near-flawless piece of writing” and the “storytelling prowess shines through in this riveting mystery novel, providing an immersive experience that effectively staves …
Read More5-Star Review from Indies Today!
So pleased that Indies Today recently reviewed Christmas in Cave Creek and gave it 5 stars! “A gentle holiday-themed mystery that is as absorbing as it is enchanting…Christmas in Cave Creek is a seasonal mystery you’ll enjoy anytime of year.” -Indies Today You can read …
Read MoreA Pin on My Memory Map
My regular blog readers have seen me post a number of short stories written for creative writing groups or as part of the Idaho Commission on the Arts “IdaPost” pen pal program, which I have participated in since its inception three years ago. For the …
Read MoreThe BookFest Spring 2023
Even though I didn’t submit a novel to the latest BookFest book awards competition, I am attending the free online BookFest conference this weekend. The conference is a 2-day affair with Day 1 geared toward readers and Day 2 geared toward writers, but both days …
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