Hello!Today is the autumn equinox. Happy Autumn! May it be fragrantly spiced, beautifully colored and full of happiness for you. In honor of the day, today’s Writer Wednesday is “To Autumn” by William Blake. O Autumn, laden with fruit, and stained With the blood of the grape, pass not, but sit Beneath my shady roof;…
Hello!Today’s Top Ten Tuesday from The Broke and the Bookish is top ten books that are in my to be read pile for autumn. Here are some of mine, in no particular order… Messenger of Truth by Jacqueline Winspear is the fourth book in the Maisie Dobbs series. I gobbled up the first three earlier…
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Hello!On Writer Wednesday, I discuss another author and his or her book. Today’s pick is a series: Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear. Ah, Autumn! Apple cider simmering on the stove, a nip in the air, and a good mystery! I often find myself drawn to reading mysteries in autumn. A couple of years ago, I…
Hello! On Writer Wednesday, I discuss another author and his or her book. I’m excited about today’s pick, Someday, Someday, Maybe by Lauren Graham.I love Gilmore Girls. It’s one of the very few shows that I rewatch episodes of. So, when I found out that Lauren Graham (aka, Lorelai Gilmore) had written a book, I…
Five Questions to ask yourself to help make your writing stronger 1) Have I engaged all senses?Many authors write what can be seen. Have you included taste, touch, sound and smell as well? 2) Are characters speaking in dialogue or monologue?For realistic conversation, make sure that your characters are speaking to each other, not at…
Hello!I have some exciting news! Bestselling author Keely Keith, of The Uncharted series, has secured a contract with CrossRiver Media to publish her fourth book next year. Why is this so exciting to me? Besides being very happy for Keely, I was honored to offer my editing expertise to her forthcoming publication: Aboard Providence. Here’s…