Yes, I know I said that This Writer’s Life was back on track and then I didn’t post another entry for over a month. One of the drawbacks of writing a lot is it translates into editing a lot. I just got done with a whole bunch of edits for upcoming stories and hopefully I’ll…
This Writer’s Life is Back!
I hate to admit it but I got too busy with my writing and teaching to post regular updates on this site. The other day I set a goal to get back on track and post something at least a couple of times a week. I’ve just posted my teaching schedule if anyone’s interested in signing…
Anne Whitfield-Historical Author
Today starts a new feature on the site an author’s blog. Here is historical author Anne Whitfield to start things off- http://www.annewhitfield.com/ http://annewhitfield.blogspot.com I can’t remember when I decided I would be a writer. One day I simply put fresh paper in the type writer and instead up writing up family history information, I…
Motherhood and Writing…meet Lisa Garrigues
Motherhood and writing…they have a lot in common and author Lisa Garrigues took the idea one step further, wrote a book about it and offers workshops on the subject too. Here she is to tell us about the book and her journey to published author. www.writingmotherhood.com Susan Palmquist (SP)-Tell us about yourself- Lisa Garrigues(LG)-If…
Meet The Creator of The Montgomery High School Series
Today’s interviewee is an educator who as a teenager felt that young adult novels didn’t always address the needs and concerns of her peers so she decided to write her own. The Montgomery Lake High book series is the brainchild of Stacy Padula. Here she is to tell us about the series and how she…
Meet Author and Wellness Coach Diana Stobo
Today’s interviewee is Diana Stobo who not only shares her writing experience with us but some tips about healthy snacks while at the keyboard. Susan Palmquist (SP)-Tell us about yourself and what you do? Diana Stobo (DS)-I am an author, motivational speaker, wellness coach and mother. I began a journey of health…
Meet Jennifer Labelle
Today’s author interviewee is Jennifer Labelle who lives in Ottawa and whose latest release Meant to Be came to her in a dream. Here she is to tell us about her approach to writing and her books. http://www.jenniferlabelle.com/ Susan Palmquist (SP)-What prompted you to start writing? Jennifer Labelle (JL)-I began my journey at…
Meet Kathy Gruver-naturopath and author
Meet Kathy Gruver, naturopath and author. Here she tells us about her experience with writing a book, publishing it and yes, what to do when you’ve been sitting at the keyboard for hours. www.TheAlternativeMedicineCabinet.com www.kathygruver.com Susan Palmquist (SP)-Tell us about yourself and what you do? Kathy Gruver (KG)- I’ve been involved in natural health for…
A Little Shameless Self Promotion
I’m teaching workshops at various RWA Chapters this year. The first one is in April, writing the synopsis for the Yosemite Romance Writers. If you’re interested in registering or know someone who is here’s the link-http://yosemiteromancewriters.com/id33.html
Meet Accidental Author Ilene Fine…and Brandy and Val
Today meet, and as she describes herself, an accidental author, Ilene Fine along with her best pals Brandy and Val. Both dogs have quite the story to share. (Val is a Hurricane Katrina survivor). So one day Ilene decided to pen a book about them. Here she is to tell us about Brandy and Val, the book and…