on September 15, 2011
Today I’m so pleased to be joined by Loralee Lillibridge, a fellow member of the Mid-Michigan Chapter of RWA®. Loralee has inspired me in so many ways, with her warm smile, her fantastic sense of humor, and her tenacity. You see, Loralee’s first book was published in 2005 and her 2nd book sold in 2011!… Read More
on September 8, 2011
Today we are interviewing the charming Kristina McMorris. Her novel, LETTERS FROM HOME is a World War 2 era love story, and one of my new favorites! She’s a master of fresh, evocative word choice and I’m a little jealous! But mostly I’m inspired – by her talent, her perseverance, and the originality of her voice…. Read More
on August 31, 2011
As writers, we have so much to share and learn from one another. Knowing we are not truly alone in this seemingly solitary endeavor, we gather strength in hearing how others hone their craft, how they draft, and dream, and defeat their doubts. And how they expertly take readers (like us!) on a magical journey… Read More
on June 15, 2011
My daughter’s soccer team is called The Fire-breathing Unicorns. They chose this name to represent something strong and graceful – yet menacing – just like them. Last fall, when the team first started playing together, they were a rag-tag collection of knobby-kneed little girls. Some had never played soccer before, and few, if any, knew… Read More
on June 3, 2011
The reasons to attend a writer’s conference are as varied and compelling as writers themselves. Perhaps you want to meet other fiction-driven scribblers to celebrate and commiserate with, or to corner and dazzle your Dream Agent. Naturally, you want to attend informative workshops focused on honing your craft, learn the secret handshake along with tricks… Read More
on May 16, 2011
My name is Tracy Brogan and I am an over-packer. There. I said it. That’s the first step toward recovery, right? I hope so because I have some trips coming up and I’m tired of hauling along everything plus kitchen sink. But here’s the thing. What if I *need* all the stuff I bring? And… Read More
on March 28, 2011
March 25th started out just like any other Friday morning. Oatmeal with my kids, and a quick review of spelling words for their weekly tests. Me, getting slimed by the dog as I refilled her water bowl. Dirty laundry on the floor, dirty dishes in the sink, dirty martini in my hand. No, wait… make… Read More
on March 21, 2011
As an aspiring novelist, my job is to learn everything I can about the craft of writing, the art of pitching, and the idiosyncrasies of publishing. How do I format a manuscript? How do I pique an editor’s interest with a one-sentence hook? How do keep myself inspired when I’m out of coffee (or tequila)… Read More
on March 7, 2011
I remember my first time like it was yesterday. I was sixteen. Much too young to be doing what I was doing. But there was this smokin’ hot pirate who I simply couldn’t resist. I’m talking about, of course, reading my very first romance novel. Wait… what did YOU think I was talking about? Well,… Read More
on February 7, 2011
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I thougth it might be nice to repost a little somethin’ somethin’ about my Favorite Valentine. If you’ve heard this one before, forgive me but I think the sentiment deserves repeating. My husband is not a side-burned Wolverine, a dashing pirate who is secretly an Earl, a misunderstood vampire,… Read More