Sharon Michaels's Blog: Sharing My Writing Adventures, page 12

Am I a Pantser or Plotter?

Question: I was asked if I write by the seat of my pants (pantser) or if I plot out my books (plotter).

Answer: I guess the best answer is both. Sometimes I have a rough outline of the plot and chapters, but most of the time I sit in front of the computer and write the words as they come. I do plan out my characters carefully though – they are like friends by the time I finish a story.

The book I’m currently writing, Lighthouses, Lobsters & Larceny I’ve outlined the chapters and know what I wil...

New Releases – Fun Reading!

Three women’s short read historical/contemporary fiction stories in one book – Volume 2 – Carol – Roxie – Julia
Three empowered women facing challenges and conquering them with strength and courage.

Available in Paperback and Kindle

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Some old grudges fester until they explode in dangerous ways.

Pam and Paul Bigelow were excited and honored to be hosting the Sunrise Harbor Maine Animal Shelter’s annual Valentine’s Day charity event. They certainly didn’t anticipate their elegant Victorian ...

New Release – Don’t Cross a Dog Lover – Cozy Mystery Novella

Excited to share my newest release!!!
Don’t Cross a Dog Lover: A Pam and Paul Bigelow Cozy Mystery Novella – Book 2

Some old grudges fester until they explode in dangerous ways.

Pam and Paul Bigelow were excited and honored to be hosting the Sunrise Harbor Maine Animal Shelter’s annual Valentine’s Day charity event. They certainly didn’t anticipate their elegant Victorian mansion turning into a coldhearted crime scene.

We’re talking a man strangled with a string twinkling lights, the disappeara...

Interview on the Cozy Capers Website

Fun interview on the Cozy Capers website.
Welcome to author Sharon Michaels who gave us a wonderful look into her life as a writer, past and present, in this interview.

Here’s the link to read the questions and answers article:
https://cozycapers.com/author-sharon-michaels/
 
 

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Video – What’s New!

Wanted to do a quick video to share what’s new…
Two new short read fictions were published in January – yep, two!

Here’s the link to Sunsets, Sailboats & Stabbings on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08V5DSZZP
Available in Paperback – Kindle and Kindle Unlimited

Here’s the link to Hat with Nine Lives: Julia on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08S7RDD3D
Available in Kindle and Kindle Unlimited

Here’s the link to my Chatting with Sharon Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cha...

New Release – Cozy Mystery Novella – On Santa’s Naughty List

On Santa’s Naughty List – A fun holiday novella with some suspense, some humor and a little sweet romance. Available on Amazon as a Kindle and read free as a Kindle Unlimited.

In this video I take you behind the scenes of how I came up with the idea for On Santa’s Naughty List and how I wrote it in two weeks.

Here’s the link to On Santa’s Naughty List on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08PXX9J3J

This novella is available in Kindle and Kindle Unlimited

 

 

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New Release – Fun Cozy Mystery for the Holidays

So excited to share my new Christmas/Holiday novella!
Id say it might take place in December, but the story is fun to read all year.

Heres the link to enjoy your Kindle/Kindle Unlimited copies of On Santas Naughty List: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08PXX9J3J

A dead Santa under the malls Christmas tree has a way of taking the ho, ho, ho out of the holidays.

The dead man was dressed in a red Santa suit, furry cap and black shinny belt and boots. There was though one item of clothing obviously...

A Sweet Short Story and Making Time for Priorities

It is the beginning of the Holiday Season!!!

In this short video I discuss one of favorite heartwarming short stories about hope, gratitude and family.

AND Prioritizing our time from now until the end of the year.

You can subscribe to my Author Newsletter by clicking *Newsletter Sign Up* in the tool bar and you’ll get the links to your 2 FREE Books.

Here’s the link to my short story The Road Back on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R1P6SJS

Here’s a link to my Amazon Author Page wher...

Empowering Nonfiction for Women

I’ve been so busy writing sweet cozy fiction short reads these past few years, my empowering nonfiction has been collecting dust.

I self-published my first nonfiction, How to Give Yourself the POWER to Succeed: Recognizing the things you’re doing that may be keeping you from the things you want, way back in 1996. That was before Amazon made it easy to self-publish and market books.

I remember working with a local artist to get that first cover just right. I formatted the inside contents myself ...

How to Write a Review on Amazon

In this quick video I share how to write a review for Amazon.

HOW TO WRITE AN AMAZON REVIEW

1. Write your review on the page where you purchased the book/product..

2. Scroll all the way down the page until you find “Review this Product”

3. Write a little something about the book

4. How did the book speak to you

5. What did you take away – something you especially liked or remember

Here’s a link to my Amazon Author Page where you’ll find all my empowering nonfiction and sweet cozy fun fi...