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Teen Suicidal Ideation: Sensitive Subject Explored in Fiction
Teen Suicidal Ideation: Sensitive Subject Explored in Fiction
As I ready the publication of Deadly Little Secrets paperback edition, I'm doing what I did not do well in 2013 when we published this novel in ebook format only; finding my readers. ...
Midlife Switch to the Writing Life? This Show’s For You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnxPDZE-37k&t=34s
Midlife Switch to the Writing Life? This Show's For You
Exploring Midlife Career Transitions Through Storytelling
Are you someone who started out in one profession but found yourself drawn to writing later in life? If so, this show is dedicated to sharing ...
SweetSpot: Now and Then: Fiction About the Facts of Midlife
SweetSpot: Now and Then: Fiction About the Facts of Midlife
In my efforts to get my novel about one midlife women's life switch into raders hands, I've been on the prowl for marketing/promotion opportunities.
Midlife Women Entrepreneurs Podcast with host Lynette Turner, ...
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Bullies & Books
This short video of Rep. AOC talking to middle grade school kids inspired this story about bullying. Bullying
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Bullies & Books
I remember every single kid who bullied me in grade school.
There were a few. I was rather sickly in ...
Authors, ‘Ain’t Gonna Lie’ Book Promotion is a Grind
Writers,
I've been promoting this story in several ways for what seems like FOREVER!
I won't lie, promotion is a grind. I've needed to find ways to make it less so and since I love video, film, documentaries, et al, I've incorporated ...
Other Writerly Nuggets and Post-SCWC Conference Notes
Other Writerly Nuggets and Post-SCWC Conference Notes
Announcing this writer's labor of love is about to be born.
SweetSpot: Now and Then is available for Pre-Order, links below. The official date of publication, which frankly feels like giving birth, is 3/21/25. Shortly, ...
Immersion Into Writers Conferences Is Humbling…
and that’s a good thing.
Recently and while immersed at a writers’ conference for 6 days, I taught what I know about the craft and business of writing to writers at every stage of literary development and as always, the time ...
The Value of Writing Conferences: Don’t Throw the Baby Out with the Bathwater
The Value of Writing Conferences: Don’t Throw the Baby Out with the Bathwater
JUN 09, 2024
We are in the era of internet writers. Those who have stories to tell, write them and then publish them. Some have training, many don’t. The ...
The Messiness of Midlife
The Messiness of Midlife
Ten years before Jada Pinkett split with Will Smith and remained living with him, I did the same with my former. I had my reasons for residing under one roof, she had hers, but the two of ...
HOOKED: Example of a BOOK Proposal That Did! 5 day KDP FREE4Writers ebook
HOOKED: Example of a BOOK Proposal That Did!
For nonfiction writers crafting book proposals Kindle Edition
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In 2005, I crafted a book proposal that the editor at St Martin's liked enough to want to sell ...