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Mignon Ballard ~ Three Questions & a Cover

Mignon Ballard is one of my favorite people as well as one of my favorite authors. From her early stand-alones to the slightly quirky Augusta Goodnight series and the thoroughly charming Miss Dimple series, Mignon nails it every time. Now she’s turned her hand to young adult fiction. This is clearly a woman who can provide useful advice about writing!

1.What prompted you to write about the removal of Cherokee along with other tribes from their native lands?

I grew up in Calhoun, GA, a ...

I Put a Spell on You ~ book blitz and giveaway

“Being a modern-day fairy godmother isn’t all ‘bibbidi bobbidi boo,'” the legendary Lilliana Willowbrook says. “It’s hard work, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. We don’t handle cash, jewelry, real estate or revenge.”

AVIANA WILLOWBROOK had no idea that her mother is a living legend until the day the tattered old copy of “The Fairy Godmother’s Rulebook” arrived in the mail on her twenty-first birthday. Estranged from her mom, and living in Beverly Hills with her father, her step...

Journaling Power by Mari L. McCarthy

Journaling Power is available in print and e-book on Amazon, Create Write Now, and Barnes and Noble. You can also add it to your GoodReads reading list.

Can the simple act of putting pen to paper lead to healing? Author and musical artist Mari L. McCarthy used her own journaling power to relieve her symptoms of multiple sclerosis. Now, it’s time to access the power of journaling for yourself. 

Inside of Journaling Power, Mari L. McCarthy, founder of CreateWriteNow.com, shares her personal ...

How to start writing when all you see is a blank page!

This guest post written by Michael Tranter PhD addresses that most difficult aspect of a writer’s life. The man is a brain pro, so I suggest we all pay attention to what he has to say. Below the post, you’ll find information about his new book, A Million Things to Ask a Neuroscientist , as well as info about the gift card giveaway.

It is the dreaded white page that everyone who writes inevitably faces. It could be the first page, or the hundredth, it is never easy getting your ideas ou...

A List of Non-Book Gift Suggestions for the Gentle Reader

The good people over at Long and Short Reviews have set forth a list of topics for their Wednesday Blogging Challenge in 2021. I encourage you to take a look at the list and join in, whether you actually post on your blog or write about the topic in your journal or simply mull it over in your head. If you do post, though, leave a note and the link to your on-topic post in the comments here so we can all enjoy it.

Readers require little from life, and those needs with which they are burden...

Love and Other Moods by Crystal Z. Lee

The easiest and safest way to travel? By delving into a book, of course, and letting the story take you away. To that end, I present to you this opportunity to visit 2010 China via Crystal Z Lee’s new novel. Enjoy the interview with, then read on to learn about the book and for a chance to win a free copy.

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Love and Other Moods is a coming-of-age story set in contemporary China, about falling in love, lea...

Ten scary things I’ve heard in writers’ group ~ guest post by

This guest post from Raine Reiter, author of the fabulously entertaining Takakush, sums it up perfectly. New or aspiring authors will learn from it, and more experienced authors will chuckle and nod.

“A fantastic tale that weaves a spell of ancient mysticism and modern charm.” –Tim Marquitz, Author of the Demon Squad series, The Enemy of My Enemy series, and moreTen scary things I’ve heard in writers’ group

Over the years I’ve participated in many writers’ groups, taken loads of classe...

Mickey on the Move – win an autographed copy

The real story of a young boy with deafness in his ears is aided by his mother and teachers in navigating new school experiences.

Mickey is just like everyone else, except he wears cochlear implants and has to do things just a little differently than most. This charming tale reminds us that we can all find happiness if we lean on and support each other.Buy the Book
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Tiffany Caldwell and W.R. MacKenzie ~ Three Questions & a Cover

Three Questions and a Cover — a short interview with the authors, along with a cover and book summary

Keep reading to learn more about The Adventures of Forkman, that staunch defender of mealtime etiquette! There’s a giveaway at the end, too, so be sure to check it out.

When poor manners are present, Forkman will be there to save the day! Join Kathryn and William as they learn how to load the dishwasher properly and avoid inappropriate distractions at the table with the help of all their u...

The Secret Life of Sofonisba Anguissola

the most famous woman you’ve never heard of

I’m delighted to have Melissa Muldoon, author of The Secret Life of Sofonisba Anguissola, as my guest today. Melissa is hosting a giveaway, as well. You can find information about how to enter below.

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Autographed from Author

Why did you decide to tell Sofonisba’s story and how did you venture away from your typical story-telling delivery method?

Sofonisba Anguissola is most famous for being o...