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January 17, 2013
Marketing in the Publishing World: An Interview
Today I am excited to bring to you an interview with my cousin Phyllis, who works in the marketing department for Tor Books. And why am I so excited? Because as any author, self or traditionally published, knows, marketing can … Continue reading →
January 16, 2013
2013 Book #1 – On Writing, by Stephen King
Let’s start this off with irony, shall we? The first book I read this year is the book that has inspired me to make a resolution to read more books this year. And so I start a new series here … Continue reading →
January 14, 2013
A Writer’s Calling
Yesterday was a big day at my church. Our pastor was raised to the second degree of the ministry (which is not half as mystical as it sounds – it’s a church government thing). As part of the service there … Continue reading →
January 11, 2013
Why I Love Russell Crowe
Something happened to me on Christmas. As I sat in the movie theater watching Les Miserable I thought to myself, “Ah! This is great! And I’d forgotten how much I like Russell Crowe!” And then in the ensuing weeks I … Continue reading →
January 9, 2013
An Interview with Cynthia Woolf (You gotta meet her!)
I’m incredibly pleased today to introduce you to one of my writer friends, Cynthia Woolf. Cynthia writes some truly awesome novels. Her Western romances are not to be missed and her Sci-Fi romances are absolutely page-turners. Of course I’m always … Continue reading →
January 7, 2013
Medieval Monday – Everybody’s Favorite: Taxes
A yes. There it was on Friday. My paycheck, complete with our new tax rate. A big chunk of change less than what I have been getting. Yep, there are only two certainties in life: Death and Taxes. But I … Continue reading →
January 4, 2013
My Wedding Speech
When my wonderful brother Stewart married my best friend Kristine last Saturday, December 29th, I was privileged to be the Maid of Honor. As the Maid of Honor – not to mention the groom’s sister – I got to give … Continue reading →
January 1, 2013
Writing Resolutions
I’ve never been much for setting New Year’s resolutions, but let’s face it, 2012 was pretty awful in my world. Maybe 2013 will be better if I resolve a few things. But you know, life is so unpredictable. Writing, on … Continue reading →
December 31, 2012
2012 Year in Review
As a Historian, I’m always a sucker for those year in review things that people do at the closing of each year. And since 2012 was an exceptionally eventful year for me, here’s my own personal version. And so I … Continue reading →
December 27, 2012
If Javert Had Had A Wife
I haven’t had any time to write researched, thought-out blog posts this week due to Christmas and my brother’s/best friend’s wedding on Saturday. So in lieu of something substantial, I give you the ramblings of my overly-romantic imagination…. In Les … Continue reading →
