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July 12, 2016

Welcome, L.G. Keltner with Dani’s Survival Tips for Crazy Sci-Fi Scenarios!

Today I’m welcoming L.G. Keltner and her MC Dani as they celebrate their new book release, Self-Help 101 or: How to Survive a Bombardment With Minimal Injury.

Dani’s here to share her Survival Tips for Crazy Sci-Fi Scenarios! Take it away, Dani —

Hey! Dani Finklemeier here! I write self-help books about how to get by in various scenarios, many of them disastrous and awkward, and while the masses may not yet find them useful, a small number of people have gained something from them. Mostly lau...

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Published on July 12, 2016 02:00

July 6, 2016

IWSG — How Much Is Enough?

Today’s the day for the Insecure Writer’s Support Group (IWSG) where, on the first Wednesday of every month, writers get together to share their insecurities and offer encouragement. The IWSG was created by Alex J. Cavanaugh, and you can learn all about it and sign up for it here. Insecure Writers Support Group Badge

Last year when I published my first book and saw it on the shelves of Barnes & Noble and independent bookstores, I thought that was the best thing ever and I’d never be able to top it.

Today while out running erran...

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Published on July 06, 2016 13:13

July 3, 2016

Blog Tour! A Book-Related Interview with Host Juneta Key!

I’m celebrating the release of my new fantasy adventure novel, Trouble By Any Other Name, the sequel to Lady, Thy Name Is Trouble!

I hope you’ll join me over at Juneta Key’s place,

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Published on July 03, 2016 20:04

July 2, 2016

Celebrate the Small Things! Weekend Edition!

Celebrate the Small Things is a weekly celebration created by VikLit and now hosted by Lexa Cain to celebrate the happenings of the week, however small or large. You can learn all about it and sign up for it here. CelebrateSmallThings_Badge

This week I’m celebrating Renaissance Faires! I spent last Saturday and Sunday at the first (and hopefully annual) Ren Faire in Stowe, Vermont. The Faire was good-sized with over 60 vendors (including me!) and lots of medieval-style entertainment. There was a huge turnout, much hig...

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Published on July 02, 2016 09:27

June 30, 2016

Blog Tour! With C.G. Coppola — An Interview!

I’m celebrating the release of my new fantasy adventure novel, Trouble By Any Other Name, the sequel to Lady, Thy Name Is Trouble!

My blog tour is winding down with an interview today at fantasy and science fiction romance writer C.G. Coppola’s site. Find out who my favorite authors are and what are some of the most fun things I’ve ever done! Hope you’ll stop by and say Hi![image error]

Trouble By Any Other Name

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Published on June 30, 2016 07:34

June 28, 2016

Blog Tour! With Julie Flanders — Read the Latest Excerpt!

I’m celebrating the release of my new fantasy adventure novel, Trouble By Any Other Name, the sequel to Lady, Thy Name Is Trouble!

Coming down the home stretch with my blog tour! Up today is an exciting excerpt from deep into the story. Stop by Julie Flanders’ site to see what Tara and her friends are up against!

Trouble By Any Other Name

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Published on June 28, 2016 06:58

June 27, 2016

Blog Tour! With Joylene Nowell Butler — What I Love

I’m celebrating the release of my new fantasy adventure novel, Trouble By Any Other Name, the sequel to Lady, Thy Name Is Trouble!

It’s been a wonderful blog tour, and I’ll be wrapping it up this week with an excerpt, two interviews, and today’s guest post with IWSG admin

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Published on June 27, 2016 08:45

June 24, 2016

Celebrate the Small Things! And Blog Tour with Kari Jo Spear — My Writer’s Legacy for My Children

Celebrate the Small Things is a weekly celebration created by VikLit and now hosted by Lexa Cain to celebrate the happenings of the week, however small or large. You can learn all about it and sign up for it here. CelebrateSmallThings_Badge

Today I’m celebrating a blog tour stop with my wonderful CP and fellow author, Kari Jo Spear. We’ve been friends forever, and she always helps me keep my stories on track. I’m sharing my Writer’s Legacy for My Children. Hope you get a chance to stop by!

I’m also celebrating — Flowe...

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Published on June 24, 2016 06:58

June 22, 2016

Blog Tour! With Erika Beebe — Pantsing and the Self-Publishing Process!

I’m celebrating the release of my new fantasy adventure novel, Trouble By Any Other Name, the sequel to Lady, Thy Name Is Trouble!

Pantser or plotter? If you’re a writer, which way works for you? Come join me at Erika Beebe’s site,

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Published on June 22, 2016 06:15

June 21, 2016

Blog Tour! With T.F. Walsh — Creepy Places!

I’m celebrating the release of my new fantasy adventure novel, Trouble By Any Other Name, the sequel to Lady, Thy Name Is Trouble!

Tania was looking for a guest post on settings — what makes authors choose the settings they do and what kind of research is involved. I thought about where my idea came from for the creepy nightmare dungeon that my heroine, Tara, gets trapped in and shared that for my post.

So for a little creepiness, stop by Tania’s site, and don’t forget to share your scariest...

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Published on June 21, 2016 06:20