Talk about crazy weather in the US and Canada. Places that never get snow—California, anyone—have been pounded, while Colorado waited…and waited…and waited for even a dusting. We made a new record this year, with a LACK of snowfall well into November, and even then it was less than a quarter of an inch and melted […]
Series or Standalone (plus a #Giveaway)
When I first started writing, I always thought I’d write standalone novels. Most of the books I read were standalone, and I didn’t have any desire to write a series. After I released my first book, people started asking for a sequel and wanting to know what happened to one of the characters. I just […]
Here’s to a Beautiful 22 #giveaway
Hello January! We’re getting a blast of cold air here after a week of 70 degree temps. Georgia=all 4 season in one day. Author Kimberly Brock had an Instagram post about starting a new book. Drafting, she called it. I really liked how she described the process of creating a new story. It got me […]
Writing: Where and When
One of the perks of being a writer is that you can write from anywhere. Also, there are no hours to clock in, so you can write anytime. But when you can write anywhere and anytime, where and when do writers actually write?? There are plenty of picturesque ideas. Readers like to imagine writers cozied […]
Getting Everything Done
Did you get everything done this year? How did it go? What does “everything” mean to you? Every year’s end, there seems to be a rush to make new year resolutions that run the gamut from exercising and dieting to being more productive and self-confident to whatever is cool and hot. I find it ironic […]
We Are All Works in Progress
Some authors possess an amazing superpower. They can write their books in just one draft and barely need revisions. They pass the manuscript over to an editor who then makes some minor copy edits, and the book is ready for publication. It’s all so neat and civilised. I am not one of those writers. My […]
Secrets…
There are little secrets, like not letting on that you were the one who ate the last cupcake — oops — and there are big secrets. Things that would change the perception of everyone around about you. “Is she a good person?” “Well, she once did this, so… not really.” Hailey North waltzed into the […]
Anticipation!
What is this little girl anticipating as she looks out of a rain-splashed window? The picture could inspire a story. I believe this time of year is filled with anticipation. As I write this post, I’m anticipating the arrival of my daughter and two granddaughters for Thanksgiving. When you read this, they will be here. […]
Picture Perfect: Creating the Perfect Book Cover + #giveaway
As an author, I’m always on the lookout for pictures. Pictures for book covers, pictures for teasers, pictures for background settings, pictures to add to my Pinterest board. I can get sucked into a rabbit hole of stock photo websites and easily lose hours to mindless scrolling. It’s hard finding just the right image to […]
So You Think You Can Write
I see you over there. You’ve dabbled, you’ve journaled, you’ve gotten lost in daydreams of a Michael B. Jordan-type professing his love to a Rachel McAdams-type. When you read books by Janine Rosche, you think “I could write just as well as this gal and I actually know where to put commas.” You have the […]