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The Challenging Art of the Book Blurb

Most of my blog posts are for my readers and fans and folks who just like to see what I’m up to. Today’s blog is more for the writers out there, but I’m certainly not going to turn you away … Continue reading

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Can We Stop the Apostrophe Madness?

I’m about to lose my mind. Seriously. I’ve talked about this on my blog before, but I just can’t let this go. Nope. I just can’t. It probably comes from being a writer, but all this apostrophe madness is making … Continue reading

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What It’s (Really) Like to Date (or Marry) an Author

AuthorsĀ are a different breed. We see life differently. Experience life differently. Live life differently. And if you’re one of the lucky ones to either date an author or be married to one, there are a few things you should know. … Continue reading

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Secrets Readers Don’t Know about Authors

A lot goes on behind the scenes in getting a book published. Stuff that readers don’t know and probably don’t need to know. Because, let’s face it, all a reader cares about is a story that takes them out of … Continue reading

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Amazing Things I Learn about My Characters

I love all the characters I write in my books. The good characters and the bad characters. The goofy and the serious. The messed up and the semi-normal. What you should know is that all of my characters originate from … Continue reading

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