Like me, I know many of you self publish your books so I wanted to share a recent experience with you. Well, actually it’s a recent frustration and I’ve still no idea how it happened. First of all, I’m a huge fan of Amazon KDP. It’s the first platform I upload my books…
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Monday Writing Prompts-Shoes
Today’s prompt features a character who goes shopping for a new pair of shoes. They try them on the store and nothing seems strange. However, when they get them home, someone’s put a note inside the right shoe. What does it say? Is it a love note or maybe a note begging for help? Lots you can do…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Hot Summer Days
Is it scorching hot where you live? It probably is if the weather reports are anything to go by. Where I live it’s hot and humid…never a good combination. I’m just glad I got some outdoor chores done earlier in the week. One good thing about hot muggy weather is you stay inside and as…
Monday Writing Prompts-Windsurfing
Today’s writing prompt is all about learning a new skill. Your character decides he or she wants to learn to windsurf. Maybe it’s a teenager or perhaps an older person who finally gets to live their dream. Have fun and happy writing.
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Summer Break
Another workshop finished today and now I have six weeks until the next one begins. Lots of chores are calling my name…lots of writing projects are also calling my name so I won’t be idle. Yesterday I released the first of two new writing books I recently worked on. The first one is about writing…
Monday Writing Prompts-Ice Cream
Today’s prompt is based on a photo. Who doesn’t love ice cream…well maybe your character doesn’t. Lots of things you can do with this one so have fun and happy writing.
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Scrabble by Candlelight
Wow, what a week it’s been. Late Tuesday afternoon, a huge storm rolled through town and we lost power for about 16 hours. Luckily there wasn’t any damage like the storm back in 2013 but it isn’t until you’re without electricity that you realize how much you rely it for so much. No computer, no TV, and no lights…
Monday Writing Prompts-Words
This prompt features four words- Who What Why When Your challenge is to use each of them four times in your story. Lots you can do with this one. Have fun and happy writing.
Friday Ramblings From An Author-It’s Summer
It’s officially summer and time to get started on my reading list. There’s something special about being outside reading. Maybe it takes me back to childhood when I loved sitting under the pear tree in the backyard and reading an Agatha Christie mystery. I released my fourth book of the month yesterday. This one is another historical that was a…
Synopsis Writing Boot Camp-Three Spots Left
I’m teaching a two week synopsis writing boot camp starting on July 1st. There are just three spots left so if you or anyone you know what’s to learn the art of writing a synopsis, here’s a link for more details and how to sign up- http://www.oirwa.com/forum/campus/#JUL