If you look at Sharon Bazant’s blog, you might think we’re the same person. We’re not; she’s far more interesting than I am! I’m delighted to have a guest post from Sharon today, because I believe her presence here will make me seem cool. Take What You Need And Leave The Rest Having come to…
Month: March 2021
Susan Merson ~ Three Questions & a Cover
Three Questions and a Cover — a short interview with one of my favorite authors, along with one of the author’s covers. Take note: Susan Merson will be awarding a $25 Amazon/BN GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour. Keep reading to learn how to enter. Of all the stories you…
Save the Cat! Save your sanity!
You’ve probably heard about Save the Cat!, Blake Snyder’s method for mapping out your novel (or screenplay or possibly even your poem or eulogy). What began as a simple system to help novelists has grown to include books for writing novels and screenplays, classes, coaching software, and now cards. Snyder’s system is built around “beats,”…
Puppies Can Help Build a Novel ~ guest post from Gail Mencini
When I asked Gail Mencini, author of It Happened in Tuscany, if she’d write a guest post that provides advice to writers, I had no idea just how cleverly she’d follow through. Thank you, Gail! You’ve covered the writers, and non-writers can just enjoy looking at the pic of your adorable fur baby. Read on…
Mignon Ballard ~ Three Questions & a Cover
Mignon Ballard is one of my favorite people as well as one of my favorite authors. From her early stand-alones to the slightly quirky Augusta Goodnight series and the thoroughly charming Miss Dimple series, Mignon nails it every time. Now she’s turned her hand to young adult fiction. This is clearly a woman who can…
I Put a Spell on You ~ book blitz and giveaway
“Being a modern-day fairy godmother isn’t all ‘bibbidi bobbidi boo,’” the legendary Lilliana Willowbrook says. “It’s hard work, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. We don’t handle cash, jewelry, real estate or revenge.” AVIANA WILLOWBROOK had no idea that her mother is a living legend until the day the tattered old copy of…
Journaling Power by Mari L. McCarthy
Can the simple act of putting pen to paper lead to healing? Author and musical artist Mari L. McCarthy used her own journaling power to relieve her symptoms of multiple sclerosis. Now, it’s time to access the power of journaling for yourself. Inside of Journaling Power, Mari L. McCarthy, founder of CreateWriteNow.com, shares her personal tips on…
How to start writing when all you see is a blank page!
This guest post written by Michael Tranter PhD addresses that most difficult aspect of a writer’s life. The man is a brain pro, so I suggest we all pay attention to what he has to say. Below the post, you’ll find information about his new book, A Million Things to Ask a Neuroscientist, as well…
A List of Non-Book Gift Suggestions for the Gentle Reader
The good people over at Long and Short Reviews have set forth a list of topics for their Wednesday Blogging Challenge in 2021. I encourage you to take a look at the list and join in, whether you actually post on your blog or write about the topic in your journal or simply mull it…
Love and Other Moods by Crystal Z. Lee
The easiest and safest way to travel? By delving into a book, of course, and letting the story take you away. To that end, I present to you this opportunity to visit 2010 China via Crystal Z Lee’s new novel. Enjoy the interview with, then read on to learn about the book and for a…
