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June 24, 2020

Write Your Book NOW – Before Your Storyline is Pre-Empted by Someone Else

You guys might remember years ago when I had an in-depth plan to produce a series of new takes on fairy tales. There would be a Cinderella, a Snow White, a Beauty and the Beast, and so on. In my cases the heroines would be able to wield a sword, in charge of their own


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Published on June 24, 2020 14:31

Newgate Prison East Granby CT

Hurrah!! I had written the team at Newgate Prison CT to ask when they would be open, because I have a book scene set there. They just responded and offered a PRIVATE PERSONAL TOUR. OK, now I feel guilty about it just being one scene. Now I think I’m going to write an entire romantic


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Published on June 24, 2020 09:29

June 22, 2020

Sweetly Romantic Medieval Novel

Hurrah! Hurrah! My 16th sweetly romantic medieval novel is now ready for beta-readers! It’s a standalone – you don’t have to read any previous ones. It’s set during the time of King John the Wise and Benevolent ;). If you can read even the first chapter, that would be a huge help. Any and all


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Published on June 22, 2020 14:52

Five of Swords Tarot Card

Happy Monday, everyone! I drew a card I hadn’t drawn yet with this new cloister deck! Neat! It’s a card of overcoming challenges. I can definitely use that. Let me know if you’d like me to draw a card for you! Five of SwordsTraditional meaning: This card is about battles and how they can be


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Published on June 22, 2020 14:40

Time Management and Writing

Did Athos use time management? He always seemed to find time to drink! Come join me at 3pm to workshop about time management and visioning. Then at 7pm is my writing workshop. If you’re interested in one or both, let me know! On Zoom. What are you up to today?


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Published on June 22, 2020 11:54

June 21, 2020

The Bastard Executioner

We’ve been rewatching “The Bastard Executioner” set in the 1300s as I finalize book 16 in my medieval gentle romance series. Did anyone else see this series? One of the stars is Stephen Moyer of True Blood fame. What are you up to this fine Sunday?


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Published on June 21, 2020 10:31

June 17, 2020

Bee Themed Artwork

We are striving to get our ValleyCAST YouTube page to 50 subscribers! Please subscribe and share the news! Both Bob See and I are featured in this World Bee Day virtual art show

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Published on June 17, 2020 15:10

June 12, 2020

Knowing Yourself Audiobook

Hurrah! Hurrah! I have just submitted the final full audiobook version of Knowing Yourself for Audible to approve and put live! This has been a multi-year project and the narrator was incredibly patient with me. She did an awesome job! So happy!


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Published on June 12, 2020 17:40

June 10, 2020

Requiem – BVAA Climate Crisis Art Show

This is my final entry into the Blackstone Valley Art Association’s Climate Crisis art show. It’s a ~2 minute video. I thought with this being an online show that it was the perfect time to explore video art. I owe huge thanks to Bob See for figuring out how to make it work safely and


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Published on June 10, 2020 17:34

Free Stock Art for Book Covers & Promotions

If you’re an author, you know how important it is to have an eye-catching cover and marketing material. You are competing against hundreds of thousands of other books. If your book isn’t picked up in the first place, its writing will never be read. Here are some ideas for FREE stock art to use in


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Published on June 10, 2020 16:52