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Tag: Writing
What Kind of Writer Are You? Other than a Good One!
Are you wondering what a discovery writer is? I once heard Joanna Penn admit that in the UK, they call underwear pants, so what we call a "panster" in the US, she calls a "discovery writer." Since then I've heard the revised name a lot more in general and can't help but laugh when I… Continue reading What Kind of Writer Are You? Other than a Good One!
Enjoy A Cozy Mystery for Just .99!
Join Melanie Hogan and Claire Davis on the journey of solving a murder! When a body is discovered in the woods by Melanie’s Minnesota lake house, it nearly gets both her and her estranged mother, Violet, killed. Melanie retreats to the familiar and comfortable surroundings of the beauty salon she owns with her best friend… Continue reading Enjoy A Cozy Mystery for Just .99!
Goodbye to the Old, Hello to the New
I love a new year. It's the perfect time to say goodbye to what hasn't worked for you in the past, keep what has, and try something new. One doesn't need to wait for the new year to begin, but what a perfect starting line to cross over into living your best life. But remember:… Continue reading Goodbye to the Old, Hello to the New
Smashwords End-of-Year Sale!
Looking for that perfect Christmas gift for the readers on your list? Smashwords is having a HUGE sale. Four of my books are included in the sale, as well as hundreds, if not thousands, of others. I looked through them and there are some amazing titles dirt-cheap! Free up some time by finishing your shopping… Continue reading Smashwords End-of-Year Sale!
Coming in 2024!
If you want to get the inside scoop on author news from my desk, including the upcoming full cover reveal and release date, ahead of everyone else, click on the Newsletter Signup tab on my website's home page, and sign up. You will also receive a free short story as a Christmas thank you.
Writers are a Magical Community
Sisters in Crime is a national writing organization founded in 1986 to promote the advancement and professional development of women crime writers. As President of the Colorado Chapter, I've spent the last several months planning a big event for our members. It was the perfect send-off of my presidency, which is up at the end… Continue reading Writers are a Magical Community
We All Have 24 Hours in a Day
I was blessed to be able to retire early from my W2 job in May 2021 and to begin filling my days with family and things I'm passionate about as an entrepreneur: writing and life coaching. The job I retired from was sucking the life out of me while my self-employment status breathes life into… Continue reading We All Have 24 Hours in a Day
Sliding Into Home Base with NaNoWriMo
NaNoWriMo is in the middle of the 4th and final week. When they say slow and steady wins the race, there’s truth in that. I haven’t “won” yet, but I see it on the horizon. And I’m making it there. While some of my NaNo friends passed me days ago—as in several days ago for… Continue reading Sliding Into Home Base with NaNoWriMo
Week 3 of NaNoWriMo
We’re now well into the third week of NaNoWriMo and I’m still hanging on by a thread. Life took some twists and turns the past week and I was barely squeaking in my word count. But what’s most important is I am hanging in there. I’m nothing if not stubborn and determined. Haha! I even… Continue reading Week 3 of NaNoWriMo