Marcia King-Gamble's Blog, page 59

There's no place like ...

Some writers can work in noisy coffee shops, in front of the TV, or while listening to a curated soundtrack specific to their work-in-progress, but not me. I need quiet and a room of my own. But sitting at my desk for hours at a time isn’t healthy, so, particularly at this time of year, I step outside. Warm sun on my face, fresh air in my lungs, and beauty all around refills my creative well.I

Striving for Authenticity by Paty Jager

 While I enjoy a book that is set in a location where I’venever been, I find setting a book in a real place is hard.Over the years, I have set most of my books in areas that Ienjoyed visiting. When I have set foot somewhere I’ve not been before, I can takein the nuances. The smells, sights, atmosphere, and climate. I like to addthose to my books. However, the downfall of setting a book

Reading and Writing spaces and places

by Diana McCollumDiana enjoys weaving elements of paranormal, and fantasy into her stories.  I have found over the years that there isn't just one spot where I like to read or write. I've read on vacation, in the forest, in the bedroom, in a coffee shop and in my bedroom.While these are great places to read, they are also great places to write. I'm kind of combining reading and writing in these

A view that fills my heart

Hi, I’m Judith Ashley, author of The Sacred Women’s Circle series, romantic women’s fiction with light paranormal elements. My storiesshow you what life could be like if you had a place like The Circle where youare unconditionally accepted, supported and loved. And where, with thissupport, you make choices to overcome the darkest nights and choose love andlight.This month we're talking about

Where I Am Takes Me Where I Need to Be

As an author whose first love is mystery/suspense, I keepscenery description to a minimum. Which means the imagery I do include on thepage must carry a lot of impact. The locale doesn’t have to be Rio de Janeiroexciting, but it must be realistic. And interesting.I don’t set contemporary stories in a place I’ve never been.Why? As an author who also writes fantasy, I know world building is

Elizabeth Peratrovich, A Strong Woman - by Lynn Lovegreen

 In "Elizabeth Peratrovich, aStrong Woman", first published Mar.10th, 2022, AlaskanHistorical Romance Author Lynn Lovegreen introduces us to an indigenous CivilRights heroine who is honored in Alaska every year on Feb. 16th. (File this oneunder "Educate")Alaska has its share of strong women. One of the strongest is an historical icon here: Elizabeth Peratrovich. Elizabeth Peratrovich (

The Mad Cow by Robin Weaver

 By Robin WeaverIn"The Mad Cow", first published Feb.5th, 2014, RomanticSuspense and RomCom Author Robin Weaver tells the hilarious story of how herten-year-old self learned an important life lesson. (File this one under "Entertainwith humor")A long time before Mad-Cow-Disease was a common term, there was a mad cow. Her name was Bitsie and the huge Guernsey hated me.Enduring the endless

One author...many titles!

 This month's theme is IN CASE YOU MISSED IT, or #ICYMI for those of us who are hashtag aficionados. I actually have 2 books that have been released this month - one indie, one traditionally published - that I didn't do a great deal of promoting due to... life stuff happening at the same time. I released my first Western romance with a paranormal twist this month.  THE SHERIFF & THE PSYCHIC is

Amazing Low-FODMAP Pumpkin Pie by Sarah Raplee

 I’m Sarah Raplee, author of Paranormal and Steampunk Romance Stories.I’VE ALWAYS LOVED PUMPKIN PIE. It’s my favorite. But now that I’m on a Low FODMAP Diet, my pumpkin pie has to be dairy-free, wheat-free and soy-free. It doesn’t have to be pumpkin-free, but I can only indulge in one slice per day, so it must be AMAZING! I savor pumpkin pie one tiny bite at a time.In my efforts to find a really

What the World Needs Now: Empathy by Barbara Binns

 In " What the World Needs Now: Empathy",first published December 10th, 2014, YA and Middle Grade Author Barbara Binns presents the importance of being able to see things from another person's vantage point, and how reading diverse fiction helps children develop empathy.(File this one under "Educate/Inspire")Hi everyone! I am YA and Middle Grade author B A Binns , writer of contemporary and