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Writer Wednesday: Divergent & The Case for the Semi-Happy Ending

I’ve just finished the first draft of my latest domestic suspense manuscript, and I’ll confess that getting to the end of those final few...

Writer Wednesday – Do’s and Don’ts for a First Book ~ Part 2 (Marketing)

Happy Wednesday! Last week, I talked about tips for achieving a good “Work-Life Balance.” This week’s topic is Marketing. The...

Writer Wednesday: Do’s and Don’ts for a First Book ~ Part 1 (Work-Life Balance)

A few weeks back, I served on a writer panel in Dallas with three wonderful and smart authors — Kristy Cambron, Katherine Reay, and Mary...

Writer Wednesday: 7 Ways to Create Stronger Heroines

Every author wants to create a hero or heroine that’s believable, likeable, and relatable. But it’s even better if you can dream up a...

10 Ways to Show You Love a Writer

A few years ago, fellow author Eileen Flanagan penned a fabulous article that I’ve kept bookmarked on my laptop. It’s sound, thoughtful,...

Writer Wednesday: 6 Ways Reading Makes You a Better Writer

“If you don’t have time to read, you don’t have the time (or the tools) to write. Simple as that.” – Stephen King It’s hard to ignore the...