This past weekend, I went on a literary journey from the comfort of my couch, diving into the incredible content from the 2025 Library of Congress National Book Festival. The festival, which took place in person and online, featured a remarkable lineup of authors discussing …
Read MoreIt’s International Dog Day!
Happy International Dog Day! While the “dog days” of summer are behind us, there’s no better time to curl up with a good book. As we get ready for fall, here are a few cozy reads to get you in the spirit. Discover more at …
Read MoreNewest Writing News!
Hello, wonderful readers! My sincere apologies for the radio silence around here. If you’ve been wondering what I’ve been up to, the short answer is: writing! The longer answer involves a lot of coffee, late nights, and a few exciting projects I’m finally ready to …
Read MoreJoin the Party!
N. N. Light’s Book Heaven is celebrating their 10th anniversary with a huge party, and I am one of the sixty authors featured. I talk about what I was doing ten years ago, what I’m doing now, how many books I’ve published, and offering a …
Read MoreMy 2024 Writing Year in Review
As this year draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the wonderful journey we’ve shared. Your support, enthusiasm, and engagement have been the driving force behind every book, story, article, and post I’ve written. In reflection, here are the goals I was able …
Read MoreNew Interview!
I was delighted to be a guest on With the Contest Queen this week to talk about all things books and sweepstakes!
Read More2023 Year in Review
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 MoreThe Camping Trip – Short Story Contest Winner!
The following story won second place in the Writers Block Box Short Story Contest. With Halloween just days away, I hope you will enjoy reading it for a bit of suspenseful fun! The Camping Trip © 2023 Carolyn Fenzl He could hear everything but dare not …
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 …
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