Blogs Are a Display Case for Our Work

July 10, 2017.Reading time 6 minutes.

All Indie authors struggle with the vicious cycle of writing, publishing, marketing, blogging, tweeting, and starting the cycle all over again. The struggle doesn’t end unless you want to write one book, get it out of your system, and be done. For those of us who enjoy the craft, we must continue the cycle and […]

A Sister’s Love Never Leaves Us

September 21, 2018.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Originally posted on Help from Heaven:
Written for the September Writing Prompts by Putting My Feet in the Dirt: the absence of her. As I am writing my memoir, I cannot help but remember my sister. Her name was Joann, and she was the strongest person that I have ever known at a compact 5…

Make Your Eye Health A Priority

September 14, 2018.Reading time 8 minutes.

Whether we wear glasses, contacts, or have 20/20 vision, we tend to neglect our eyes. They seldom receive the love and care they need. Writers and authors are especially guilty because so much of our work falls under deadline or scrutiny. We spend long hours staring into bright computer screens, trying to get it perfect. […]

Cover Reveal for Mae Clair’s “End of Day”

September 10, 2018.Reading time 3 minutes.

Hi Everybody! Today I’m happy to participate in the cover reveal of a brand new book by Author, Mae Clair. I’ve read the exciting prequel to this book and been eagerly anticipating this one. Ms. Clair always gives us the best in supernatural thrillers! Get ready! Get ready! Get ready! Release Date: January 15, 2019 […]

Superstars Mocking Their Celebrity

September 10, 2018.Reading time 1 minute.

With the passing of the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, I was reminded of what a Diva she was considered to be. Like the Queen of England, Aretha always carried her purse and while she performed, she’d place her purse on the floor next to the piano. Her staff addressed her as Ms. Franklin. In […]

What Audio Books Can’t Deliver

September 9, 2018.Reading time 7 minutes.

Yesterday I discussed how and why I listened to audio books, and how my love of being read to evolved into a membership with Audible Books. I promised that today I’d give examples of what I miss about actual, hand-held books and what audio books can’t deliver. Aside from the new book smell, the crack […]