Something to think about

cj Sez:  Writers, published/unpublished, didyou know that writers’ organizations are great for learning the craft,marketing tips, and networking?
  Currently, I’ma member of Mobile Writers Guild, Alabama Writers’ Forum, Alabama Writers’ Cooperative,and Sisters in Crime as well as their online subgroup Guppies (as in Great Unpublished).Each of these organizations is important to my growth as an author.
  Since all but two of my memberships are Alabamaspecific, I’ll recommend the international Sisters in Crime and Guppies. Thefeedback from authors around the globeis informative, super supportive, and on the money. Not only do Sistersin Crime and their subgroup Guppies have a large list of specialized groups(for agent searches, querying, critiquing of specific genres, manuscript swaps,et al.), each also offers a variety of online skill-building classes and zoomconferences led by highly acclaimed published authors.
  If you haven’t joined a writers’ organization, localor otherwise, you should think about doing that.
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“There is no greater agony than bearing an untoldstory inside you.” ― Maya Angelou,  I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

 

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Readers: Suggestions of a couple of books to addto your TBR list.
[image error]  I just watched an exciting video of author friend,Susan Y. Tanner doing some barrel racing and was reminded that she recently launchedbook one of her new Western series, A Dangerous Inheritance (The BellamyLegacy). 
She’s a wonderful writer, and if you’re a fan of Western novels, youwill enjoy this one.
Buy Bellamy Now
Currently free on Kindle Unlimited. 
It reminded me of my historical fiction, shortstory, “Bad Day at Round Rock,” in The Posse anthology, a compilation of eightWestern short stories.
From the “Bad Day at Round Rock” synopsis:
     Talley Munroe, a treasure hunter, discovers SamBass’s cache of gold, is murdered, and the gold stolen again.      Lilly Malmstrom, a teenaged Swedish immigrant indenturedto the town doctor, dreams of the day when she will be free to meet the man ofher dreams.      Acting on a tip, Texas Rangers pursuing their“Bass War” have arrived in the quiet Texas town of Round Rock to capture theoutlaw Sam Bass and his gang and retrieve what’s left of the $60,000 inuncirculated twenty-dollar gold coins stolen from the Union Pacific railroad.
Here’s a 5-star review:  "The Possehas a little bit for everyone who loves the Old West. If you're like me, and aromance reader, you will thoroughly enjoy Lyn Horner and cj Peterson's romantictales of the Old West. Excellent stories, woven in with period details. Ifyou're a lover of Old West "grit" the other stories will grab hold ofyou and not let you go!"
 Buy Now   The Ebook is currently on sale at Amazon for 99cents.
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  Writers, if you have a book launch coming up or need to refresh an older launch andwant to schedule a post on Lyrical Pens, drop me a note.(PG13, please.)§§
  Okay, my job here is done. You-all guys keep onkeeping on, and I’ll try to do the same. Raising prayers for a happy and safe you…withlots of time for reading and writing!
cj


  THEDAWGSTAR and DEATH ON THE YAMPA are fast-paced, thriller/suspense stories withsassy banter and a smidgen of sweet romance. (Perfect diversions for thosequick four-day weekend getaways—especially if it’s a stay-cation.)
  The booksare available on Amazon or through your favorite eTailer and bookstore. Got alibrary card? You can read the ebooks free from Hoopla.Little note: TheHaunted Book Shop has a few signed copies of my books in stock. TO ORDER,contact: https://www.thehauntedbookshopmobile.com/contact-us  If she happens to be sold out, I also have asmall stash. 
  Angela Trigg, the awesome owner of The Haunted Book Shop and a RITA Award-winning author inher own right (writing as Angela Quarles), will be happy to ship you any book(s)by any author of your choice.
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