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April 3, 2023
What I Read in March 2023 & My Thoughts about Book Banning
After reading three good historical novels in February, I was disappointed that I didn’t get to read as much in March. That’s just the way it goes. As I try to do every month when I blog about the books I read the previous month, I repeat that I am not a book reviewer. I … Continue reading What I Read in March 2023 & My Thoughts about Book Banning →
March 27, 2023
Local History is Revealed in National Archives Holdings
The first documented gold discovery in the United States was here in present-day Cabarrus County, North Carolina in 1799. The discovery by a little boy playing in Little Meadow Creek led to gold fever in the area. Numerous gold mines were dug and mined to various levels of success. In fact, there was enough gold … Continue reading Local History is Revealed in National Archives Holdings →
March 20, 2023
Excitement the Week My New Book Arrived!
Promising to tell my blog readers about my journey as a writer, I have the privilege today of telling you about last week’s arrival of my new book, Harrisburg, Did You Know? Cabarrus History, Book 2. My first copies of the local history book arrived on Sunday. That evening, I also finished drawing in black … Continue reading Excitement the Week My New Book Arrived! →
March 13, 2023
Three Compelling Books I Read in February 2023
After a couple of months of not getting to read much for pleasure, February turned out to be just what I needed to get back in the habit of reading. My favorite genre, historical fiction, really came through for me last month. The Diamond Eye, by Kate Quinn I listened to this historical novel on … Continue reading Three Compelling Books I Read in February 2023 →
March 6, 2023
Harrisburg, Did You Know? Cabarrus History, Book 2 is Published!
I’m pleased to announce that not only did my second proof copy of Harrisburg, Did You Know? Cabarrus History, Book 2 arrive in a timely manner, but it was also in fairly good order! The cover is now a reddish-brown instead of dark brown. (I don’t think I’ll try to self-publish any more books with … Continue reading Harrisburg, Did You Know? Cabarrus History, Book 2 is Published! →
February 27, 2023
I just wanted a proof copy of Harrisburg, Did You Know? Book 2
This should have been a very short blog post. Two or three paragraphs should have covered the story. Actually, if that had been the case, I would have chosen a different topic for the post. I hadn’t planned to blog about this today. When I started writing my blog more than 10 years ago, I … Continue reading I just wanted a proof copy of Harrisburg, Did You Know? Book 2 →
February 20, 2023
DRUMROLL! My Website is Redesigned!
In celebration of the unveiling of my newly-redesigned website, I’m announcing a giveaway! Who can pass up free stuff? Today’s blog post will be short because I want you to spend some time exploring my website. What’s free? Just for visiting my website and clicking on the “Subscribe” button, I’ll send you a FREE E-Copy … Continue reading DRUMROLL! My Website is Redesigned! →
February 13, 2023
How to (Possibly) Build an Author Platform? A New Perspective
Today’s blog post is a follow-up to my January 30, 2022 blog post, How can I attract readers when I write about my author’s platform? In spite of my rant last week in What does a month in the life of a would-be author look like? and a continuation of that craziness this past week, I’m feeling … Continue reading How to (Possibly) Build an Author Platform? A New Perspective →
February 6, 2023
What does a month in the life of a would-be author look like?
In my first blog of the month I almost always write about the books I read the previous month. If I did that today, this would be my shortest blog post ever. Near the end of this post, I’ll do just that; however, first I need to let off some steam. If, after reading my … Continue reading What does a month in the life of a would-be author look like? →
January 30, 2023
How can I attract readers when I write about my author’s platform?
What comes to mind when you hear author’s platform? Two-by-fours and a hammer? Actually, it’s how an author connects with his or her audience. I’ve been trying to build my author’s platform for years, but building a name for myself as a novelist before any of my novels are published has been a challenge. I … Continue reading How can I attract readers when I write about my author’s platform? →
