I’ve heard it over and over again—write what you know. That makes sense, as writing what you don’t know is more difficult in many ways. As an author, how do…
Write What You Don’t Know
Cover Reveal for A CRY FROM THE DEEP
I’ve neglected my blog for the past month, as I’ve been figuring out when to publish my romantic mystery, A Cry From The Deep. If you’ve been reading my blog,…
The Challenge of Book Covers
When I was writing A Cry From The Deep, I never gave any thought to a book cover. That’s not unreasonable given that I had to write the novel first.…
Jumping into the Fray of Self-Publishing
It’s spring! What better time to jump into the fray of self-publishing. It’s a time to blossom, so I’m going for it. Yes, I’ve decided to self-publish my book, A…
Ukraine and the Russian Bully
Ordinarily, I wouldn’t be using my blog to write about politics in the Ukraine, but what is happening there is very dear to my heart. My grandparents and parents came…
Taking Stock
With a month to go before spring raises its lovely head. I’ve been taking stock. My husband, Robert, and I just got back from touring Machu Picchu and a trip…
The Brother Roars and More
2013 was a great year on a number of levels. Yes, The Brother roars and more. This short film, that I co-wrote and co-produced with Michael Stevantoni, my grandson, had…
Success Is Not A Straight Line
As I’m planning to self-publish my novel this coming spring, I’ve been thinking a lot about my journey. For those of you who’ve read my bio., it’s been one that’s…
A Life Lesson From Robert Frost
There is something about a walk in the forest to calm my senses. My mind is always whirling with what I’ve written and what I want to write as well…
My Sabbatical
Though sabbaticals are technically two months or longer, I’ve decided to take a mini one, about four weeks off from my blog. I want time to reflect, research, write, and ruminate.…