Two quick items before I share the results of last month's book cover voting, and offer my slapdash review of new murder mystery The Bone Nest: #1 - Those of you who are aspiring authors might enjoy this Q&A I did recently with Publication Coach. It's a two-minute read max, and covers how I write, … Continue reading Your Book Cover Votes Are In!
I know you don't sit around waiting for my next newsletter to appear in your inbox. But still, you may have noticed it's been a minute - about two months actually - since we've talked. My hiatus was for 2 reasons. First, I've been eyeball-deep in my works-in-progress: getting advance "blurbs" for Unraveling Caro Dunn, … Continue reading Where the Heck Have I Been?
Newsflash: Amazon, literally yesterday, lowered the paperback price for my 7-time award-winning novel Beautiful and Terrible Things, to $14.50. They do this sometimes, and don't bother telling us authors how long the sale will last. But click here if you're interested in grabbing a copy at the low sale price. (And if you prefer to … Continue reading The Best Kiss, Holiday Gifts & Best Books of 2025
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
I don't usually post twice in one week, but I want to let you know about a big ebook sale starting today, plus a fun thing for book-lovers to do as the year comes to a close. What Are Your Top 3 Books of 2024? Book recommendation site Book DNA (formerly Shepherdcom) started asking authors … Continue reading The Year’s Top 3 Books, and a Smashing Ebook Sale
Over the past two years, I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know many of the talented authors at my new publishing house, Black Rose Writing. I’ve also become closer with some of the authors from my last publisher, the now-defunct TouchPoint Press. (If you want to know the sad ending of that debacle, here’s … Continue reading Holiday Gift Guide: Books, of Course!
This is not a book review blog; it's a blog to talk about my own books and related news. However, sometimes you read a book that is too good not to talk about. I've enjoyed a few of those lately, and I want to share these three must-read books with you. Making these books extra … Continue reading Three Must-Read Books
Those of you who use Goodreads to find your next book are probably familiar with the site's Lists. These are reader-selected collections of books on similar themes. So there are lists on everything from New Horror for Your Halloween Reading to one of my favorites, YA Books About Performing Arts. (That list is one of … Continue reading How to Add a Book to a Goodreads List
I was honored to read on behalf of the Monadnock Writers' Group at a "Freedom to Read, Freedom to Write" event held last week by the Peterborough Town Library in New Hampshire. As part of Banned Books Week, the library director, Corinne Chronopoulos, organized a read-out of the words of Salman Rushdie. Fellow readers represented … Continue reading Freedom to Read, Freedom to Write
Earlier today, Shepherd.com published my list of "the best novels for tweens, teens and young adults who love theater". (Note: Since this posting, Shepherd has re-branded as Book DNA.) I introduced you to Shepherd a while back when they published my first Top 5 list. This new site offers book recommendations for readers with a … Continue reading The Best Novels for Tweens, Teens and Young Adults Who Love Theater