Lifelong learning is a youth elixir. What’s hotter than learning new things?
I’ll admit, I love to learn new stuff. Whether it’s for new skills or creative disciplines, I’m in! It feels so rewarding to keep pushing on the boundaries of your personal world, to pick up new interests or get inspired—taking classes—formal or informal—is a great way to do it. Plus, it infuses youthfulness. How about […]
Lessons Learned From the First One-Star Review of My Debut Novel: It’s not what you think
Published on Medium Before I published my first novel I prepared myself for bad reviews. Which I suppose is like preparing oneself for labor contractions. Until you feel them, you think you can handle them. The very thing I was “braced” for, pre-publication, was the very thing that came at me like a hatchet to […]
October Newsletter Drops
My October Author Newsletter has just dropped. Read about my current in-the-news obsession and how its shaping the thriller I’m writing, my latest 5-Star thriller read, how my characters talk to me in my sleep and more . . . while you’re there, subscribe to my newsletter to never miss any of the oops, yikes […]
New Psychological Suspense, FOLLOWING YOU, Is Coming!
I’m so excited to share news about FOLLOWING YOU, my upcoming psychological suspense. Thanks to all of THE MEMORY BOX readers for reaching out to ask about the who, what, where, and when of the new book. FOLLOWING YOU is a real departure from THE MEMORY BOX. First of all, it’s set in the fictional […]
Win A Book Marketing Consultation!
This time of year, we writers can’t help but look back and feel good about the writing progress we’ve made. Whether we took small steps forward or big ones, each one steers us closer toward our writing goals. So, now’s the time to celebrate your hard work and feel good about what you’ve accomplished. Here […]
(Mostly Undiscussed) Advice for Beginning Authors
One of the great joys of speaking at a writer’s conference is meeting new authors. Many are starting their writing career, and they’re often seeking advice. While I’m certainly no expert, I seem to have a firsthand grasp of the pitfalls. From my experience, this is my advice. On How To Start: If you haven’t […]
Celebrate National Pie Month at The Book House ‘Pies in Literature’ Event
Hey Pie Lovers! I know you’re out there—and I’ve got some news for you. February is National Pie month, so what better way to celebrate than at a book store pie contest! Do you bake a mean pie? Or maybe the mention of pie gets you dreamy eyed and salivating? Join me and the Farm […]
I Can’t Write My Story Because I’m Not A Writer
Someone said this to me the other night at an event I attended for people who have consulting businesses. This guy is a consultant with a compelling personal story, and he’s been told numerous times that he should write a memoir. Earlier in the evening, I told a group of people my own professional […]
Please Don’t Be Alarmed By What I’m About To Tell You
Just because I could not find my writing mug this morning (the one I’ve used every single morning of my writing days — not my entire writing life — only those days (years) during which I’ve been writing my current WIP, even that really dark year when I thought it was all a big […]
