Tag: #amwriting

Writing a Killer Query Letter

Hi everyone! Since I just returned from the Rose State Writing Conference, and after teaching the class on how to write a killer query, I thought I’d share some of my advice with all of you. I submitted queries for about four years and wrote four books before finding my publisher. In the end, I […]

#WritingTips: Why Editors Harp on Show Don’t Tell

Hi Friends! Today I’d like to discuss a writing tip that I think needs some attention. This is basic Writing 101, so why do I feel it necessary to discuss it? Yesterday I downloaded a sci-fi romance that sounded intriguing, so I gave it a try. While the story is fun and I’ll most likely […]

#StarTrek50 Plus, a Secret is Revealed…

With the celebration of 50 years of Star Trek in full swing, and with a few new followers here on my blog, I’m curious to know, how many of you are fellow Trekkies? If you’ve read any of my books, you might have figured out that I’m a total Trekkie. But just in case you […]

#MondayBlogs: Jealousy, Reading, Writing, Loneliness, Jealousy…

Hi Friends! The picture of the bridge is a metaphor. I’ll let you try and interpret the deeper meaning. Here are a few hints: I’m playing single mom all week while my husband attends a burn surgery conference in Las Vegas. Right now, I’m feeling very pitiful and miserable as I sit at home with […]

#MondayBlogs: Indie VS Traditional: Who Writes the Better Books?

I’m writing this post to confront a misconception. Traditionally published books are better than independently published books. Of course, what exactly does “better” mean? Does it mean better editing? Does it mean less typos, better flow, less cliches, stronger characters, and more creative stories? I know this subject tends to be a bit subjective, and […]

#MondayBlogs: Writing, Reading, Living

Reading: I just finished reading (last night at 1 AM) the third book of Benjamin K. Hewett’s series, Swords. Let me just say, as a mom of five little ones, I consider sleep to be sacred, so to stay up so late past bedtime is a huge thing–it means I must really love the book! […]

#MondayBlogs #Writing Tips-Getting Started.

This post is inspired by my awesome PA Courtney! She’s starting the journey of writing her first book, and I offered to write a few words of advice on what to do when you’re in phase one of writing the first draft. All the advice I give comes from my own experiences, and as everyone […]

#CTPshare Welcome Author Lila Felix

Hi Readers! All this month, CTP is featuring its awesome authors on a different day during the month of March. Today I have the special privilege of welcoming author Lila Felix to my blog! Colby Evans can leap from one country to the next in a heartbeat. She can see every sunset in every time […]

#MondayBlogs: Giveaway Updates, Reading and Writing Updates, Life Updates

Hi Friends! Life Updates: The Barnes and Noble book signing was a huge success. I got to meet some wonderful authors and fans. I must say, the nurses of St. Francis hospital stole the show! Since this was my first book signing, and I’m a fairly new author, I wasn’t expecting a huge turnout. I […]