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Release Date For Escalation and 2014 Wormfest

It’s Time! And I don’t use that term loosely as time is a very important element in my latest book Escalation, the final installment to the Breakthrough trilogy. Okay, let’s get right down to business. The release date for Escalation is Monday, March 10th. I wanted to release it before the holidays. But the timing just wasn’t there and I recognized that. No sense fighting it.  I then set my sights for Albert Einstein’s birthday which is March 14th. But that is on a Friday, and Monda...

IWSG And A Very Long Punch List

IWSG: brought to you by Alex Cavanaugh and his supporting cast of co-hosts.  Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!  I am a thankful person by nature. I’m thankful to be alive, in good health, and surrounded by family and friends. This helps take the edge of stress and being anxious a...

Welcome 2014!!!

He everyone. Hope you all had a great holiday season! It’s great to be back and I feel refreshed and ready to go.  Vision For 2014: I feel I was all over the place last year with the topics I blogged about. For 2014 I’m going to focus mainly on science and science fiction, along with a few smatterings of what I’m doing with marketing and promotions. I’ll share with you what’s working for me and what isn’t. 2014 is a new year full of promise.  2013 in Review: What a crazy year. I bas...

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Hannakuh, and Such!!!

The Reason For The Season
Hey folks, I'm going to have to call it quits for 2013. I'm crying out UNCLE. We used to say that as kids when we couldn't take no more. Not sure why. I'll be taking the next well-deserved three or four weeks off to work the final edits for Escalation. And to spend time with the family. And rest. And relax. But mainly edit and get myself ready for promotional stuff.   I'll be back online Monday January 6, 2014 with a new and improved everything. And I'll be a...

Winding Down 2013

Jacket For Each Year's RecipientCheersfest 2013 2.0 Warp Up: You have to admit, that was a lot of fun! Honoring and roasting a deserving person such as Lee was worth the effort. I’m still laughing at the Facebook tagline for Lee’s jacket. The ladies were the most creative. Hahahahaha! See what I mean? Lee’s Facebook Jacket: Speaking of “the jacket” I think Lee should donate it (c’mon, Lee don’t try to jive us and say it’s not in your closet) and give it to each respective recipient of the foll...

Cheersfest 2013 2.0, Susan Kaye Quinn and Third Daughter

Okay folks, here it is. Cheersfest 2013 2.0 hosted by Alex Cavanaugh, Mark Koopman, Morgan Shamy, David Powers King, and myself. Today’s recipient, sitting in a chair from and center stage for all to praise and heckle, is none other than Arlee Bird. So let’s get started!  Four Questions:Why did Lee come up with the A-Z Challenge? To get to the other side. If someone dreams about being a juggler, what does it mean?If you dream about juggling it means that you are an optimist, you wi...

IWSG, Soul Cutter, Cheersfest 2013, Futurescape, And Other Fun Stuff!

Insecure Writers Support Group: Last month for ISWG I mentioned our dog and family member of fifteen years Beau had numerous physical ailments. We finally had to put him to sleep. It was a very difficult decision, but one that needed to be made.  But where one door closes, another opens. We came across someone who had to get find a new home for their six-month old puppy, a Maltese Poodle mix. So here is our newest family member Dakota.  Soul Cutter: The Soul Cutter is hunting again....

Weekend Follies

[image error] Celebrate The Small Things: Thanks to Vikki at Vikki at VikLit for this weekly event. This week I’m celebrating lots of cool stuff. My health. A sound mind (I think so, and so do I). Great family and friends. But I have special reason to celebrate because .....


[image error] It’s my birthday! It’s my birthday! It’s my birthday! That’s right. I’m celebrating big this weekend. Kids are taking Mom and me to see the Croods. Then it’s off for a meal of my choosing. Probably Cheesecake Factory. Or Claim Jumper....

Kibbles And Bits

[image error] The Big Reveal: Mina Lobo at Some Dark Romantic and David Macaulay has the Big Reveal Blog Hop that is official Thursday March 21st. Tell us your A to Z theme for 2013. There is still time to sign up. And don't let the Content Warning stop you from entering. I haven't seen anything that would warrant this warning.
[image error] My Big Reveal: I’m a bit early, but here goes. My A to Z theme for 2013 focuses on all the amazing breakthroughs and discoveries mankind is on the cusp of discovering. Topics includ...

W4WS And Top Ten Movie Countdown Blog Fest

[image error] W4WS: Today we spotlight Kyra Lennon and Angela Brown. Both ladies have awesome books we can help them promote! So remember to stop by their Web sites and ... well, you all know the procedure by now. If you’re new to W4WS, check out the W4WS Page Tab at the top. Thanks for your support!
W4WS Mission: • Help writers bring awareness of their book(s) to tens of thousands of new people • Help writers reach Amazon Top 100 in at least one category (i.e., suspense, free, whatever) • Increase sales of...