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What are your writing goals for 2024?

So, it’s a new year. It is time to shed off what didn’t work with my writing. It is time to try new things. It is a chance to shine even further with your WIP and books. Where do you start? I will check my social platforms, seeing how active I was on them, if … Continue reading What are your writing goals for 2024? →

Am I still writing?: A question from my husband

My husband asked me recently if I was still writing. The first thought was, why was he asking? But it was the right time for him to ask. Due to a new project, I was working it consumed me for at least a month. By the time I stopped working on it, my hands, elbows, … Continue reading Am I still writing?: A question from my husband →

Why do you write as an author?

Why do you write? When I started, I was told by others they had been writing for years, some as early as their teens. I didn’t start until my early 40s. Why did I start? My husband told a good friend of ours that he felt I wrote well. She told me. I mean, what … Continue reading Why do you write as an author? →

What are your writing goals?

Writing every day is something many authors do. They say even if it is just a page, half a page, or even a paragraph, pat yourself on the back. Heck, I have said this many times to encourage others and myself. I even went further to say if you write on your social platform in … Continue reading What are your writing goals? →

I have submitted two more books for publications: Why I write

I submitted the fourth volume of my Jasper, Amazon Parrot series to my publishers. I would not fathom saying this statement post-2010. The title is Jasper, Amazon Parrot: The Jungle Rescue. Happily, my publisher accepted it. I also submitted my second volume to my Squirrel Mafia series. I will have seven books written when they … Continue reading I have submitted two more books for publications: Why I write →

Do you research topics in your book?: Regardless of the genre

Do you research your writings of any kind? Whether it’s a short story, novella, or novel? I entered a short story in one of Writer’s Digest’s many contests. The only condition is that it has to be under 4k. Still, there were a couple of sections that I did a bit of research to make … Continue reading Do you research topics in your book?: Regardless of the genre →

My critique groups are my editors: Really?

A fellow author told me, “I don’t need an editor. You guys are my editors.” I think my mouth dropped. While a writing group helps with edits, plots, pace, and loopholes, we are not a full-proof editorial services company. Sadly some writers do feel this way. A few things can go wrong in this setting. … Continue reading My critique groups are my editors: Really? →

Writing my first death scene

I wrote my first death scene last year. Before I go any further, this book is for YA and up. People know me for my Jasper series, a children’s series. But I do write in YA and Adult as well. The Jasper series was the first one out. When I wrote this scene, the death … Continue reading Writing my first death scene →

Getting a bad review if you are an author: It will happen

Bad reviews come in a few forms. One reason is it comes from a troll, someone who read it and didn’t like it to three, you read their book, and they didn’t get the review they wanted. When my first book came out, I did receive a bad review. Now I have read enough where … Continue reading Getting a bad review if you are an author: It will happen →

Bad reviews come in a few forms. One reason is it comes f...

Bad reviews come in a few forms. One reason is it comes from a troll, someone who read it and didn’t like it to three, you read their book, and they didn’t get the review they wanted. When my first book came out, I did receive a bad review. Now I have read enough where … Continue reading →