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February 17, 2017
I have to make a change for the better.
‘Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don’t resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.’ – Lao Tzu
Things around here are changing… again.
It seems like I do this at least once a quarter. Blame my artistic temperament; I have always been a shifty little chameleon.
Things on the blog from now until the next metamorphosis will be a little different. I will be posting a once-monthly update, sales, oc...
February 14, 2017
Financial freedom with a religious bent. [Book Review]
Everyone knows that personal finances can be a tricky issue to master. We all have our issues, whether it’s credit card debt, student loans, or a simple lack of cash flow from trying to make it as a book author in today’s economy (that last one’s all me). So when Matthew Paulson contacted me and offered me a copy of his book for review, I felt it was a sign!
Are you struggling with your finances? Discover a new approach that will teach you how to grow your money and enrich y...
February 13, 2017
Let me give you free romance books!
Long story short, I want to gift you some books this month.
To celebrate the month of love, I’m giving away paperback and electronic copies of my two romances, The Setup and Rescued.
Let’s talk about these books. If you haven’t already read them…
The Setup is the story of Rachel, a formerly straight single mother of two children, who sets out to find true love – with a woman. Add in a couple of friends, a few crazy dates, and a whole lot of food and wine, and you’ve got a different kind of...
February 7, 2017
Hate transforms into love in this bizarro tale. [Book Review]
The name of this book drew me in immediately. Anyone who loves words like me will automatically know what the title of this book means: Arachnophile.
If not, it’s easy to dig in. Ever heard of arachnophobia? That’s fear of spiders. What about a bibliophile? That’s a book lover. Put those two together, and you get arachnophile, a lover of spiders.
But this is a bizarro book, which means there’s more to the name than meets the eye.
Book DescriptionHatred and desire collide when the girl next...
Problems? 5 tips to save your 2017 resolutions before they crash and burn.
In late 2014, I was overcome with a host of strange symptoms that I couldn’t pin on a particular illness. My face blazed with a blush that wouldn’t stop. My heartbeat was quick and irregular. And – wow – that vertigo. It took my legs out from under me and made me feel like I was losing my grip on the world. Altogether, those symptoms made me feel like I was losing my grip on my sanity.
Of course, I later realized that I had been having panic attacks without knowing it. The symptoms were not t...
January 31, 2017
Changing Why Me? into Why Not? in a kids’ book by Julie Parker. [Book Review]
When I saw Julie Parker’s post about her book, Why Me?, on Instagram, I knew it was something I wanted my kids to read. So I asked her if I could grab a review copy, and Ms. Parker happily obliged.
My plan was a little different than the one I normally use when I review books. With this one, I wanted to read it myself, then have my son read it, and last, have my daughter read it. I assumed this way we could each have our opinions separately, so when I reviewed it, I would have a more rounded...
January 24, 2017
Don’t you ever say women don’t rock! [Book Review]
This book’s cover drew me in immediately.
I mean, look at it, it’s incredible.
All the art in the book is done in this same style by artist Miriam Klein Stahl using paper, pencil, and an X-Acto knife. How cool is that? This style carries you through the whole book, and lends a cool vibe to the project as a whole.
Book DescriptionRad Women Worldwidetells fresh, engaging, and amazing tales of perseverance and radical success by pairing well-researched and riveting biographies with powerful an...
January 22, 2017
Blocked? 11 Easy Ways to Re-Launch a Stalled Story
I did it again. I let it slip up and grasp me in its wet, sinewy clutches. And worse? I didn’t fight back.
I thought I was going so strong in November when I started. I was done with my big NaNoWriMo project, Banquet, before the end of the month, so I started a new story. This would continue my book, The Setup, but through the ideas of a different protagonist. It was going to be great. I wrote so many words at first.
Then… it just fell away.
I could blame it on burnout, my family, freelance...
January 20, 2017
When life gives you lemons, turn them into something resembling lemonade. [Interview with Author Gabriel Wright]
Indie authors have held a special place in my heart for as long as I can remember. As an indie myself, I know what it takes to write, edit, publish, and market a book all on one’s own. It’s hard – but it’s also incredibly rewarding.
The author I’m talking about today knows exactly what that’s like.
Gabriel Wright was born, and raised in NYC. Originally from the borough of the Bronx, Gabriel attended college at the City University of New York (CUNY). Afterw...
January 17, 2017
When BFFs turn lovers, not everyone is keen on the idea. [Book Review]
Though most readers probably know me from my horror and thriller stories, I have to admit that I’m a sucker for a sappy romance. (I’ve even tried my hand at writing a few, and will definitely be writing more, along with horror, thriller, science fiction, etc., in the future.) So when lesfic author E. A. Kafkalas agreed to let me review her book, I was excited to see what twist she had put on the familiar best-friends-turned-lovers storyline.
Where does friendship stop and l...
