HAPPY NEW YEAR Heading into the end of 2016, I say good riddance. It has not been my favorite year with my unwanted guest, Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, who just doesn’t seem to want to leave. My wish upon a jillion candles is to go to bed tonight and wake up in 2017 with no more neuropathy. […]
Before heading into serious content, I wanted to start the day with this cute meme. Thank goodness the only bodies I have to hide are in fiction. LOL IN THE NEWS The names of people that the president-elect is choosing to fill cabinet posts is most distressing. Steve Bannon, whom The Trumster has tapped as
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Since I have not read a book for review this week, I’m re-posting a blog piece from 2013. I thought I would try something different this week. Thanks to a tip from Kristen Lamb, an awesome lady who gives advice to writers on her blog, I found out about a different approach to blog sharing.
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Family. Friends. The Winnsboro Center for the Arts where I share in such a wonderful community of creative people who bring me joy. My Hacks Writer’s group that has helped me improve my craft. The vast online community of writers and artists to inspire me every day. My little piece of heaven here in East Texas, fondly
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We had a tragedy in our little town last night when a vibrant member of our arts community was struck by a car and killed. That happened in the midst of the last Monday Night Live event that takes place once a month with live music, food, dancing in the street, and artists of all
Today my Wednesday’s Guest is Terry Korth Fischer, an author and also the Education Director for S&H Publishing. She is here today to share some information about the webinar series that S&H has launched. I forgot to ask her what refreshments she might like, but since she lives in Houston and it is still pretty warm there,
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Welcome to the end of the week, folks. I hope it has been a good one for you. I am knee-deep in preparation for two events at the Winnsboro Center for the Arts. First is the Author Showcase coming November 12th. I will be there with 12 other Texas authors showcasing a number of books
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Please help me welcome Carl Brookins as today’s Wednesday’s Guest as he shares how we writers gather information for our books. His favorite method happens to be my favorite method, as well. People watching. Grab a piece of coffee cake and read on. Enjoy…. I write commercial fiction. My aim is to explain, entertain others, and
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Those of you who have read my books know that I often write about social issues, drugs and violence and racism. I explored aspects of racism, especially as it applies to the interactions of police officers with people of color in my Seasons Mystery Series that debuted with Open Season. However, I barely scratched the
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First I want to announce a Fabulous Fall Giveaway I’ve teamed up with 40 other authors of thriller and suspense novels to sponsor this Halloween Contest, giving readers a chance to win a $200, $100, or one of four $25 Amazon gift cards. It’s easy and FREE to enter the Fabulous Fall Giveaway. Just click on the LINK and
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