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Writing on the Farm

This last week as been very busy at the Farm. We are getting ready for this area of Florida’s winter. One of the chores I wanted to complete was the water garden. It had become very overgrown during the heat of the summer. The waterfall had almost disappeared under the …

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Tips for Professional Editing

Good for you. You have finished your book. I always take a few days to celebrate the delight of knowing another story is actually ready for editing. No matter how many books I have written the feeling of accomplishment is always there, the euphoria, the excitement. I love the creative …

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Monday, Monday

Love the beginning of a new week, especially with the tiny nip of autumn in the air. Things are hopping on the farm as we prepare for Florida’s version of winter. Lots of chores to finish before the temperature drops and makes some activities impossible, like pressure cleaning and painting. …

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Early Start Monday

I thought I would start this week with a big THANK YOU for the support of all my friends and followers on social media. Retweets, shares, comments, likes and posts help all of us Indie writers promote and share our books. We live in a time where reaching out globally …

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Surprise on the Farm

Finally, our Florida weather is getting just a tiny touch of cool in the morning air. Mowing was first on the agenda today, starting with the pecan orchard. Just a little background, ten years ago my husband and I planted 40 trees, bare root. Having no idea what that actually …

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Celebration Mode Here

There have been many wonderful moments in this writer’s journey. Today is one of those times and it is completely unexpected which makes it even more fun. While I was catching up on my posting and blogging, I ran across of number of sites that are now carrying my books. …

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New Look for Live Oak Series

One of the challenges of self publishing is finding skill and talent for the various tasks related to publishing a book. Covers and interiors are critical for obvious reasons. The cover is the first look that the reader has for your book. The  short text preview on the back cover …

Describing a Character

One of the questions I see on social media is about character description. This is also a favorite question when I do face to face presentations. I’m not sure that there is a one-size-fits-all answer but here are the two basic ways I use. Character information can be delivered in …

5am Monday Morning

I had a tweet yesterday that was a great question for any writer. “If you have a full time job, how do you find time to write?” Full time or not, making or finding time to write can always be a challenge. After all, life doesn’t stop happening because we …

Coming Soon to Amazon

The latest book in the Truth Series will be available for purchase on Amazon in both Kindle and paperback format beginning on August 15, 2020. Felicity, a woman of many disguises and a background shrouded in shadows, Ace, her new lover, and her team of ex-military personnel are specialists in …