I didn’t have this in time for last week’s Ramblings so here’s the cover of my latest book, The Taylor Ranch-Cade- My next release will be two weeks from today on October 24th and is Under The Master which is currently in pre-order status. Then after that it’s Alex, book three in the Big Sky…
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Coffeetime Romance Ad Specials
If you’re looking for some low cost ways to advertise your books, my friends at Coffeetime Romance, www.coffeetimeromance.com, asked if I’d share this- Authors! We have something brand new for you and free events for you to brag about your books! Advertising Sale for October Cafe’ o’Launch Have a release coming up? Want some help…
Monday Writing Prompt-Busy
Oftentimes story ideas originate from things that are happening in our lives. This morning I thought how busy this week would be for me so that’s the theme of this week’s writing prompt. Your character is busy and forgets to do something. What is it and what happens because of their neglect? This story could…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Feels Like Fall
Today definitely feels like fall. It’s the coldest it’s been in a long time, and windy too. However, I won’t complain because it’s perfect for staying inside and writing. One of this month’s workshops had to be canceled due to low registration and the second one’s in danger of going the same way. I’ve been…
Writing For The Greeting Card Market
Most of us authors and writers (artists and photographers too) are always looking for new markets (or ways we can use our creative talents to earn more cash). Have you ever thought of the greeting card market, or even making your own to sell on places like Etsy? I came across this informative blog by…
Monday Writing Prompt-Time Slip
I love stories where nothing is quite what it seems so for this writing prompt your character has a habit off checking the calendar on his wall. First thing he or she does when they get up each morning is walk to the calendar and strike a line through the previous day’s date. However, on…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Last Friday of September
It’s officially fall, we’re heading into the last weekend of September and today it feels like summer again. I took the opportunity to head outside to get some leaves raked and now it’s back to work. The NaNoWriMo workshop is winding down and I decided I’m going to take the challenge again this year. Last…
Monday Writing Prompt-Fall and Spring
Fall (autumn) officially begins tomorrow but for those who live south of the equator it’s the first day of spring. For this writing prompt the words fall and spring have to appear in both the opening and closing sentences. Have fun and happy writing.
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Major Release Day
Today it seemed like it was a major release day because Cobblestone Press, publisher of many of my first titles, added my books to the Bookstrand site. For an hour or so all the new releases listed on the site were mine and it felt like I’d been working extra hard at writing! This week…
Monday Writing Prompt-What’s on The Doorstep?
Catalogs selling Christmas items are arriving in the mailbox every day. It’s not officially the end of summer yet, but it got be thinking about gifts and packages so this writing prompt focuses on a character who hears the doorbell ring. They open the door but no one’s there. However, there’s a package sitting there…