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Ever since the Grinch stole into our holidays in 1957, authors have been spinning the “How xxx Christmas” tales.…
December 8, 2022Ever since the Grinch stole into our holidays in 1957, authors have been spinning the “How xxx Christmas” tales.…
December 8, 2022For the last six months, I’ve known what I wanted to write about my final post of the year.…
December 4, 2022Imagine the grandest parade you’ve ever seen. Maybe you’re watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in person with three…
December 3, 2022Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Brandy Brow, is the show where we talk about all…
November 30, 2022As I spent Thanksgiving by myself this year, I had some time to reflect on not just 2022, but…
November 29, 2022I recently asked an avid reader what one of their fiction pet peeves were. The answer? Too many flashbacks…
November 28, 2022I wrote about 50 books with traditional publishers and even crafted two proposals that got six figure advances—before I…
November 26, 2022Experts continue to tell writers that their email list is one of the best ways to turn followers into…
November 24, 2022Alice’s feet drag to the mailbox. She had waited until the mailman travelled a few houses beyond theirs. She…
November 23, 2022I’m sure you’re aware of all the Christmas romance movies that Hallmark airs on television before Thanksgiving into the…
November 23, 2022Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Brandy Brow, is the show where we talk about all…
November 19, 2022Sharing your fantastical words and worlds can be terrifying. You feel everyone’s eyes on you, weighing the thoughts you…
November 15, 2022When you’re a freelance copywriter or author, you’re not just your own boss — you are your own brand,…
November 14, 2022Almost. Your book is almost ready to buy. Your event’s tickets are almost ready for purchase. Your course is…
November 12, 2022The birth of Jesus from Luke 2 is one story that never grows old. Generations of writers have explored…
November 8, 2022Even though Christmas items have been up in stores for what seems like forever, ’tis the season of .…
November 6, 2022This month I want to continue talking about the importance of pacing and screenwriting. I want to emphasize that…
November 4, 2022A visit with college buddies reminded me of the bonds we create over shared experiences. The photo album teased…
November 3, 2022Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Brandy Brow, is the show where we talk about all…
November 1, 2022As I write this month’s post, I am waiting to hear back from agents and publishers to whom I…
October 29, 2022M. J. Padgett is a YA author and co-owner of Pirate Cat Publishing and I asked her advice about…
October 28, 2022It’s easy to feel lost in the world of book publishing. Experts say there are over a million proposals…
October 26, 2022When I’m considering a travel destination, a purchase, or even a new recipe to try, I usually read reviews…
October 24, 2022Upon doing a search for romance novels that include a masquerade, I found that many romance novels include the…
October 23, 2022If you watch movies or read fiction novels, your perception of masquerades is probably of elaborate parties among the…
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