That is what I call the RWA National Conference. And it’s that time again.
I always dread going and I always have a much better time than I think I will. In my pessimism, I only remember the incidents which confound me – like the persistent statement, …
Down here, in what I like to think of as the Sweltering Center of the South, the temperatures are topping out in the triple digits (I think it was 115 yesterday with the heat index–and seriously, that sucks). When it’s this hot, the best thing to do is to …
Hard to believe Monday arrived so fast. I am one of those people who believes Mondays should be renamed. I mean really, doesn’t the word “Monday” just make you cringe?
Well, perhaps it’s because I have a full-time job in addition to my writing career - …
Waving Hi,
I love having a new book out. I love holding it in my hands, running my fingers lightly over the cover—yes, I’m obsessed or maybe that’s possessed. Actually, I love all books. Fiction, non-fiction, junk mail–okay, maybe not junk mail.
Oh, speaking of junk mail, …
I just took my daughter to her college orientation last week. The campus was still filled with students who hadn’t left for the summer as well as all the soon-to-be college freshmen. It was an exciting time, lots of energy and enthusiasm and tender moments.
Not just seeing …
You can go home again. The home I’m talking about is the fictional home in a book. As some of you know, my current release - the one that just hit the shelves - is HARD AS NAILS. It’s an anthology of three related stories. …
I was at a party the other night and, as usual, eavesdropping on other people’s conversations. Not polite, I know, but ultimately a good habit to develop if you’re a writer. A great opportunity to pick up on speech patterns (useful for dialogue) and bits of gossip (fun …
