Psst... I have a confession to make. "I'm an Amazon.com type of girl." There I said it! I'm a writer and I make all of my book purchases online even...
Is the Internet the death of the bookstore?
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What made you become a writer?
This post is a follow up to a really good discussion we had on yesterday - Are you scared to call yourself a writer? If you missed that post, make...
Don’t Give Up On Your Book!
I had a fabulous interview with Sylvia Hubbard of the Michigan Literary Network (listen here 0:37 minute mark). One of the topics we discussed was...
Writers – Who is your support system?
Writing can be a very isolating experience because most writers choose to write in solitude away from family and friends. Since writing really...
Does one size fit all for writers?
There are so many different kinds of writing and so many ways to work that the only rule is this: do what works. Almost everything has been tried...
The Life Of A Writer – Five things I need in order to write
By special request from one of my dear readers, here are the top five things I need in order to write, in no particular order: 1.) Peace and quiet -...
Blogging and finding your voice, a quick and easy tip
I've been blogging in some capacity since 2005. But its this blog that has me blogging from a personal perspective. What's most comfortable for me...
The Life Of A Writer – Top ten things you should know about me as a writer
Here's the top ten things you should know about me as a writer. In no particular order. 1. I love the television show Good Times. I don't...
How do I find my voice as a writer?
A question I had to ask even in starting this blog. What do I want my voice to be? I want it to be genuine. I want it to have a dash of my humor and...
How did you know you were a writer?
It often happens at book signings and sometimes when I'm being introduced to someone new. After introductions and a quick spiel on my novel, I'll...