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
In honor of it being Day 3 of the Horseshoes and Hand Grenades Blog Tour, we have three postings to share with you today. (Just kidding. It wasn't planned that way. It just turned out that Review Tales by Jeyran Main split her post into two pieces: my guest post about why I wrote HAHG … Continue reading HAHG Blog Tour: Day 3
Day 2 of the Horseshoes and Hand Grenades Blog Tour takes us to Review Tales by Jeyran Main in Canada, which published an article by yours truly about why I delved into the sticky world of #MeToo with this novel; and to Book Briefs here in the U.S., which published an author interview and is … Continue reading HAHG Blog Tour: Day 2
The Horseshoes and Hand Grenades Blog Tour / Book Tour kicked off today with a review on The Bookwormery and an author interview on Jera's Jamboree. Thanks to Lesley and Shaz for taking part in the Blog Tour, and devoting some of their time to help spread the word about my new Adult Contemporary/Women's Fiction/New … Continue reading HAHG Blog Tour: Day 1
I had the pleasure of being interviewed by AllAuthor recently, about my new novel Horseshoes and Hand Grenades, as well as previous books Shannon's Odyssey and the Bit Players series for YA theatre-lovers. AllAuthor is a wonderful site that unites authors and readers. It's main goal is helping readers discover new authors and new books … Continue reading AllAuthor Interview with S.M. Stevens
If you read this blog regularly, or even occasionally, you know that I've done quite a few interviews about my new novel Horseshoes and Hand Grenades, and about my career as an author. I love doing these interviews, as I'm passionate about the message in HAHG. But I of course often find myself answering similar … Continue reading HAHG on Cheryl Holloway’s Book Blog
This past Friday night, I enjoyed virtual drinks and convo with Julie of the lovely book review blog, A Little Book Problem. She makes a mean vodka gimlet as well as whatever drink that is in the photo! Check out Julie's Friday Night Drinks post to learn about my go-to hangover cure, the sports detail … Continue reading A Little Book Problem