Journey Into the Lives of Women, One Story at a Time.
“You can cut all the flowers but you cannot keep spring from coming.” -Pablo Neruda
Spring has sprung here in Florida — actually a few weeks ago — and I hope that you are least well on your way to the warmth and vitality of this season. Our lanai is filled with pots of cherry tomatoes, salad greens and herbs basking in the sun.
The only writer’s group I belong to these days is Novelists Inc. Each member is a multi-published commercial fiction author. NINC has a fabulous conference every fall, and no matter how well-published we are as individuals, we always have much to learn.
NINC also has a listserv, and recently the following post appeared there.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all of the Irish out there, as well as those who are Irish in spirit.
Since my Mother’s maiden name was Kelley, I’m certainly blessed with substantial Irish genes, and at this time of the year they love to come out and dance a jig or two.
Continue Reading... “Sunday Inspiration: Happy St. Patrick’s Day!”
Here’s a quick catch-up on what “proposal” means. In traditional publishing editors usually require authors to submit their ideas ahead of time if they’re already on contract.
“Happiness is an attitude.
We either make ourselves miserable, or happy and strong.
The amount of work is the same.”
-Carlos Castenada
Continue Reading... “Sunday Inspiration: Happiness is an attitude”
When my good friend Kylie Logan/ Casey Daniels told me the protagonist from her new mystery series, Jazz Ramsey, was gearing up to blog at the website Killer Characters this week, I asked if Jazz might like to introduce herself here, as well.Jazz Ramsey makes her debut in The Scent of Murder* on May 7th, and lucky me, I already know her well.
Continue Reading... “Jazz Ramsey Speaks! (With a little help from author Kylie Logan.)”
Did you know that Mardi Gras — or Fat Tuesday as it’s often appropriately called — is this Tuesday?
Continue Reading... “Sunday Inspiration: Mardi Gras in New Orleans”
Did you stay up to see the Academy Awards on Sunday?The Academy Awards show is often a yawner. It’s so much fun to see the gorgeous clothes, the familiar faces, the bright lights and sometimes, the hosts. But it’s also unbearably long, so this year we planned not to watch.
Continue Reading... “When Did “Feel Good” Become An Insult?”
“Gratitude is the beginning of civility, of decency and goodness,
of a recognition that we cannot afford to be arrogant.
We should walk with the knowledge that we will need help every step of the way.”
-Gordon B. Hinckley
Hold Back the Night is now enjoying a new home at your favorite online bookstore.Well, okay, that’s not quite true. So far we still haven’t been able to get the book up at iBooks. Days of hard work, and there’s always a new issue. And Google Play’s still hiding behind a bush and making cat calls when we walk by.