One humble brag, two new podcast interviews and one opportunity for avid readers to take part in developing the next great reading app, all coming to you today. Wallace House of Pain Recognized...Again Taking deleted scenes from the full-length novel Beautiful and Terrible Things and turning them into a novelette called The Wallace House of … Continue reading What’s Your BookDNA?
People seem to like this image, which had nearly a thousand likes on my TikTok, so I thought I'd share it with you. Buwan, or "Bu" as he's known to his friends, is the somewhat goofy guy in Beautiful & Terrible Things who nonetheless spouts nuggets of wisdom on important issues like coping with depression, … Continue reading Are There Only 2 Kinds of People in the World? / AI Reality Check
I'll be interviewed live on the Horizons Author Lounge podcast tonight (Monday, Aug. 4) at 7:00 PM EST. The interview will be 100% live, not "live to tape" like many interviews, or taped and then edited -- both of which allow the producer to edit out any really bad fumbles. So this should be fun! … Continue reading How to Watch Live Interview Tonight
If I may shout my excitement like a teenager, today's post brings super awesome, some might say epic, news: A huge sale, meaning FREE, in honor of the 1-year anniversary of Beautiful and Terrible Things Encouraging news about my next book Two major podcast interviews. Beautiful and Terrible Things is FREE for 2 Days Only … Continue reading Beautiful and Terrible Things is FREE on July 18-19
It's time to take a break from reading and watch some videos! I know -- that's heresy coming from an author. But videos, as we all know, can be informative and FUN. So enjoy this small collection of videos, some of which are new and some of which are oldies but goodies. They are a … Continue reading Video Fun
Before I jump into today's main topic of author interviews, I have to issue a public service announcement on my own behalf. 🙂 Please help me out by rating or posting a review of Beautiful and Terrible Things on Amazon. The initial hoopla over the book's release has passed, and my publisher is waiting to … Continue reading Please Review / Author Interviews: The Human Condition
Thanks to author M.T. Maliha for inviting me to join her podcast and talk about the narrative choices authors face. The Dusty Wood Podcast showcases interviews with guests who talk about writing and life, sometimes together. M.T. Maliha is a lovely author and an even lovelier person. Her Waverly Estate trilogy includes Ghost Dance and … Continue reading Narrative Choices – Podcast Interview
I am often asked why I wrote Horseshoes and Hand Grenades, my novel that is both a coming-of-age story for two young women, and a probe into the minds of victims of sexual harassment and abuse. I had several goals in mind when developing and writing the story, as I explain in this 2-minute clip … Continue reading Video: Why I Wrote Horseshoes and Hand Grenades
I had the distinct pleasure of being interviewed recently by the delightful Chriselda Barretto for her unique podcast, "The 3 Pillars." The episode was published on April 29, 2020. Listen to it here, and be prepared for 30 seconds of intense, awesome music in the introduction! We discussed the actions women are taking after reading … Continue reading Interview: “The 3 Pillars” Podcast
At some point in life, some people stop being self-conscious talking about themselves and speak more publicly in hopes of helping others. I have reached that point. I realized this after recording an interview for Darlene Corbett's wonderful podcast, Tap Into the Power of U. One reason I chose PR as my initial career was … Continue reading Don’t Let the Trauma Define You