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Promo Friday!

Tomorrow is the second Promo Friday of the month. Fans can promote themselves on my Facebook fan page. It's an opportunity for you to share your interests, hobbies, or business. You do not have to be a writer. Let us know what you're passionate about: music, art, dancing, cooking? Don't forget to provide links so [...]

Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday Observed

Today, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday is observed. However you choose to spend the day, whether resting or in service, let me extend my best wishes for an enjoyable Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The following excerpt was taken from the website for The King Center. On this day we commemorate Dr. King's great dream [...]

Promo Friday! (please read the rules)

Tomorrow is the first day that I've chosen to allow my fans to promote themselves on my Facebook fan page. It's an opportunity for you to share your interests, hobbies, or business. You do not have to be a writer. Let us know what you're passionate about: music, art, dancing, cooking? Don't forget to provide [...]

Save Money for Books: Frugal Foodie Tip 2

FRUGAL FOODIE TIP 2: Coupons Because of the current economy, coupons are popular again, but for frugal foodies, they've never gone out of style.  Coupons are available in the Sunday paper and weekly circulars. There you'll find your local restaurants offer discounts on lunch and/or dinner entrées. Discounts include deals such as buy one entrée get [...]

Promote Yourself Friday!

In my Plans for 2011 post, I mentioned I would give fans the opportunity to promote their businesses or hobbies on my Facebook Fan Page. You do not have to be a writer. Whatever you do, let us know so we can support you. "Promote Yourself Friday" will take place January 14th, 21st, and 28th [...]

FREE READ: Not Too Late

The latest free read is now posted on my website. It's titled Not Too Late. This is a sweet romantic story. It's very short–about 1500 words. Rather than having a happily ever after (HEA), it has a happily for now (HFN) ending. I may try to develop this into a longer story at a later [...]

Save Money for Books: Frugal Foodie Tip 1

First, let me say, Happy 2011! Doesn't it seem as if 2010 just whizzed by? I have lots to share with you in the coming weeks. In my final 2010 post, I told you about my plans for 2011. I promised I would give you tips on how to save money for books while still [...]

Plans for 2011 – They're Not Resolutions

I had a great holiday, and I hope you did too. Before I talk about plans for 2011, I first want to thank all the readers and my new fans for making 2010 such a great year! I sincerely appreciate the positive feedback I've received about my debut release. Year-end Highlights My first book, The [...]

Decisions, Decisions: A Buying Guide for E-Readers

Now that I've told you why e-books may be the best thing since sliced bread, I have some tools that will guide you in your purchase of an e-reader that offers the features you want so you can enjoy your e-books. Ask anyone who uses an e-reader, and they'll tell you that their reader is [...]

10 Reasons E-books May Be the Best Thing Since Sliced Bread

In November, the New York Times validated the e-book when it announced that it will publish fiction and nonfiction bestseller lists for e-books starting early next year. According to the American Association of Publishers, sales for e-books almost tripled within the first nine months of 2010, so it's clear that the e-book juggernaut can no longer be [...]