Electric Guitars and The Blues

The Pamlico Writers’ Group hosts a monthly, one-thousand word challenge. The month of April, the picture was donated by photographer, Tammy Cooper, a night over the water, drenched in blue. I enjoy attempting to write a story to match the pictures. For me, the challenge offers an opportunity to experiment with my writing. This story is a play on words, using poetry to help me … Continue reading Electric Guitars and The Blues

Empowered Heroines and Smart, Sexy Heroes

The Secret of Flirting by Sabrina Jeffries Should I be embarrassed that I bought both the eBook and audio of Sabrina Jeffries’ The Secret of Flirting? It’s no secret that Sabrina is one of my favorite authors. I’ve read almost everything she’s written. I’ve enjoyed all her series, but the Sinful Suitors has been a decadent delight of sexy heroes and strong, empowered heroines. Listening … Continue reading Empowered Heroines and Smart, Sexy Heroes

White Gold excerpt

Hello readers and fellow writers, I’m working on a scene for my sequel “White Gold.” I’d appreciate your feedback. Agent Jake Monroe is looking for evidence that links the present to crimes of the past. Is this section too long, too much telling? It’s about four pages long.      The man ran from the brick canopy of the hospital entrance. The collar of his … Continue reading White Gold excerpt

I entered, wish me luck

Share The 2018 Kindle Book Awards Share the 2018 Kindle Book Awards WIN a 7″ Kindle Fire! Hey, Authors, We so appreciate the fact that you have submitted your book(s) to the 2018 Kindle Book Awards. But we want to reach out to the greater indie/small press author audience, and we want to reward YOU for doing that. Therefore, we are going to raffle off … Continue reading I entered, wish me luck

Friend and Mentor

I just had my second book signing and my first experience co-signing with my friend and mentor, Marni Graff. I was surprised at the ease in which we were able to blend our thoughts and ideas, and talk about our books. It felt natural, sharing the stage with Marni. We’ve discussed books so often that in many ways, it just felt like a discussion among … Continue reading Friend and Mentor