I realize I haven't posted in a while, but that doesn't mean I haven't been busy! In fact, things are cookin' in my book kitchen. The book projects keeping me busy are: 1) Publishing Beautiful and Terrible Things, with my new publisher Black Rose Writing. Their awesome team is plugging away behind the scenes to … Continue reading What’s Cookin’ in My Book Kitchen
I'm happy to share two new reader reviews of my award-winning novelette, The Wallace House of Pain. Both readers gave the short fiction work five stars, for which I am grateful. I am especially grateful to hear that my story resonated so strongly with this first reviewer; nothing makes an author more appreciative than knowing … Continue reading New Reader Reviews of “The Wallace House of Pain”
My children's chapter book Shannon's Odyssey is now available in audiobook format! Did you know audiobooks are hugely popular with kids (and their parents)? I'll be honest, I was surprised to learn this. Studies have found that listening to audiobooks encourages children to use their imaginations. Audiobooks serve as a gateway to reading print books … Continue reading Children’s Chapter Book Now in Audiobook
I'm very excited to announce that a second edition of my adult contemporary novel Horseshoes and Hand Grenades has been published! It's the same story, with minor updates, that has been winning accolades like the following: “A novel that will likely stick in my mind for years to come.” -- The Audiobook Review “A beautifully … Continue reading Second Edition of Horseshoes and Hand Grenades Published
Shepherd, as my regular readers know, is a relatively new site for finding your next book, but with a twist: the book recommendations are from authors. I am one of 884 authors asked to name our 3 favorite reads for 2023. Choosing was tough, of course, and stopping at three was even tougher. But here's my … Continue reading My 3 Favorite Reads for 2023
My little novelette, The Wallace House of Pain, is having a good month! Three weeks ago, I announced that this story of family strife and personal identity won an American Fiction Award in the novelette category. Today, I am thrilled to announce that The Wallace House of Pain has made it onto the "long list" … Continue reading Chanticleer/CIBA Recognizes “The Wallace House of Pain”
I don't usually post twice in a week -- that's why I call this blog a space for "semi-occasional" news. But it's been a good week for my novelette/play The Wallace House of Pain. A few days ago, I announced that the script for the play has been published in a literary journal. Today, I … Continue reading “The Wallace House of Pain” Wins American Fiction Award
The script for the play version of The Wallace House of Pain has been published and is now available in the autumn 2023 edition of Rushing Thru the Dark from Choeofpleirn Press! Here's my previous post from the day I got the exciting news that the script would be published, ICYMI. And if any community … Continue reading Script Version of “Wallace House of Pain” Available Now
I love writing fiction, but drama has always been my first love. Hence my Young Adult series, Bit Players, which is set in a high school drama club. On the suggestion of a good friend, I turned my novelette The Wallace House of Pain into a stage script. And, to my sheer delight, I can … Continue reading My Play Will Be Published by Choeofpleirn Press
Here's a little chicken-related food for thought...or should I say "chicken feed".... 🙂 (Thanks to Friendly Farm in Dublin, NH, which displays this sign in their chicken coop.)