Recently a few people have approached me on social media, letting me know that they want to write a novel, but the idea of writing an entire book scares them. And my first reaction is Yes, you should be a…
Writing a Book, One Step at a Time
Keep Your Focus with an Editing List
I recently received my edits for my July book, Reunited with the Cowboy, the first book in my new Heroes of Shelter Creek series. The first thing I did was write an editing list. Why? Because every time I get…
Follow Your Inner Moonlight.
I love this quote. “Follow your inner moonlight. Don’t hide the madness.” I’m sure it can mean many things to many people. But it makes me think of all those nights in my late thirties, when I lay awake feeling…
Read, Listen and Write
Recently I came across this quote from Natalie Goldberg’s classic book, Writing Down the Bones. Have you read that book? It holds a place of honor on my writing craft bookshelf. Ms. Goldberg writes, “Basically, if you want to become…
My Free Harlequin Online Read!
Are you familiar with the Harlequin Online Read webpage? Online reads are short stories, usually divided into twenty tiny chapters. Each day, a new chapter is released, until finally the entire story is available. And each story is free! I…
When You’re Stuck, Jump Around!
I write in fits and starts. Everything will flow for a day or two and then boom. I’m stuck. Staring at the page, with no idea what to write next. At times I am unable to string any coherent sentences…
