Walking in your character’s shoes
Have you ever wondered why shoes come in identical pairs? Wouldn’t it be more interesting to mix things up a bit? Granted, heel height has…
Things Never to Put In Your Author Bio
I interact with a lot of authors, many of whom contact me about getting interviewed here. I see a lot of author bios, some that…
New Books Released This Month: October 2015
New books! New books! Scanning through the new book releases always makes me really really happy. Doesn’t it with you? Here are the new ones…
4 Big Reasons You Need to Blog
Just the other day I was on a loop where an author commented on why they might need a blog. At this point I thought…
Covers I Love: September 2015
It’s cover time! Covers today stand out more than ever because we have so many authors putting their work out there. How will your book…
Interview: Sandra Bricker
Last year Sandra Bricker stopped by here to share her thoughts on vblogging. I’ve long been a fan of her writing so it’s a thrill…
Putting Pen to Paper: 4 Best Cities for Aspiring Writers
The cities best for aspiring writers offer myriad things, from publishing industry connections to strong communities of writers, from workshop opportunities to large conferences. Though…
How Football Made Me A Better Writer
As September comes around we inevitably turn to thoughts of cooler temperatures, holiday shopping and the most important item of all-football. I have only recently…
4 Steps to Developing the Right Author Attitude
By William Ballard (Author of The 21 Qualities of a Successful Writer) When it comes to being an author, unexpected circumstances are inevitable. Nevertheless, what…
What happened to the dog?
Ten p.m., mid-May, Monday night shift. The usual patrol along the quiet interstate. Velvet star-shot sky, empty road. Ho-hum. Swing into the rest area,…