Writing Articles

Back Cover Blurb. Huh? I have written two blog posts about blurbs, trying each time to learn, but to apply what I learn to my own back cover blurbs. So here I am again. For book three in my The Great Escapee Series. ...

Book Blurb Two

Research I’ll reference the article on The Alliance of Independent Authors website. Still gaining insight there. I’m also a member, so I want to give them credit. Super good information here: https://selfpublishingadvice.org/book-blurbs/ I also highly recommend...

Book Blurbs–I’d Rather Write a Book

I’m digging into learning to write better book blurbs. Sounds fun, right? Book Blurb One I have book one, Released, on a Smashwords promo for free until May 31 and am always hoping to sell through the three book series. But here’s the thing: my current...

Smashwords Authors Offer Thousands of eBooks at Free or Deeply Discounted to Support Readers Affected by the Pandemic

Without our super distributors and aggregators to push out books, authors could not provide the deals offered. Discount levels include 30%-off, 60% off, and FREE! If you haven't read the first book in my The Great Escapee Series, Released, now is the time. Find it...

Perspective – Right or Left, Up or Down?

Jul 24, 2021

I know. This Perspective thing. I've done several posts on the subject. And now I add Right or Left, Up or...

Weather Outlook–is it sunny or is it cloudy?

Weather Outlook–is it sunny or is it cloudy?

Jun 16, 2021

Perspective. Again! Is it sunny or is it cloudy? I was talking to someone recently about perspective. (Are you...

Perspective – Things forgotten, things remembered

May 31, 2021

Perspective - it's a choice to forget or remember, right? I’m still contemplating perspective. See the beginning entry...

Where Do I Go From Here?

Feb 6, 2018

Yeah, it's February already, but I am still posting this because I want to be more public with my thoughts and goals...

Rage Rising: Anger is Scary

Dec 15, 2017

Grr! Anger management is not fun. I manage my anger and it manages to manage me. I've already messed up. From...

Rage Rising: How Do I Tell This?

Sep 29, 2017

You all have stories you could tell. Your spouse gets laid off. A child becomes very sick. Someone has to have...

Rage Rising

Sep 15, 2017

I can feel it brewing. It feels like a fist in my gut--twisting and turning--until it needs to explode. And somehow...

I Made Things Up About Osceola, Nebraska!

I Made Things Up About Osceola, Nebraska!

Aug 1, 2017

I'm just sitting here on my new back porch, eating lunch. The birds are twittering back and forth. The cat is lurking...

Birthday Wishes

Aug 1, 2017

Horror Story to Love Story

Horror Story to Love Story

Jul 17, 2017

"I ought to sue you! I can, you know!" Clarence Timmelsen screamed at the warden. He stiffened and shuddered. Tears of...

Thanks Tosca!

May 18, 2016

Ask and you shall receive! But it took me two weeks to drum up the nerve to ask her. I'm so glad I did. I tried to...

I Didn’t Quit!

May 9, 2015

I love 'I didn't quit' stories. As my son, Jeremy says, "Keep on pushing." When you have a gift, you have to do it....