Novel Writing – Blurring the Lines Between Fiction & Truth

I’m delighted to introduce Terri Morgan, author of the terrific new novel Playing the Genetic Lottery. Here, Terri discusses fiction and autobiography and the strange, often unexpected, ways they overlap. Enjoy! By Terri Morgan Writing and self-publishing my first novel has been a tremendous learning experience for me. As a longtime freelance journalist and the author or co-author of eight non-fiction books, the biggest and most...

In Leah’s Wake: Newly Edited by Sara-Jayne Slack, Inspired Quill Press

I’m excited to announce the launch of a newly edited version of In Leah’s Wake – edited by Sara-Jayne Slack, editor of Inspired Quill, a small, innovative UK publisher. With Sara’s guidance, I’ve added new scenes, forging new and clarifying existing connections, and tightened, cutting over 60 pages, all while maintaining the integrity of the original story. This week, in place of the Tuesday author interview, I’ll be...

J.P. Hansen: “How My Characters Came to Be: The Creation of The Vanilla Lawyer and his Sidekicks”

Please enjoy this fantastic piece on character creation and development by my friend, J.P. Hansen, author of the terrific mystery series The Vanilla Lawyer and the Mayhem Blues. By J.P. Hansen In the summer of 2011, after over 20 years of publishing as a journalist, blogger, and, mostly, an experimental poet and fiction writer, I decided I wanted to make some money with my most potent skill. I have always enjoyed reading mysteries, so...

Guy Magar Discusses His Magical Memoir – Kiss Me Quick Before I Shoot

I’m delighted to introduce the mega-talented writer and filmmaker, Guy Magar. I’ve asked Guy to talk with us about his wonderful new memoir, Kiss Me Quick Before I Shoot, a book about magic – the magical life of a Hollywood filmmaker, the magic of film-making, and the filmmaker’s magical, long-time marriage to the love of his life. The memoir begins when the author is a young boy living with his family in Egypt...

Happy New Year – 2012!

Happy New Year to wonderful friends from around the world! I wish you and yours a year of peace, wonder & joy! Warmest wishes, Terri Raise a cup o’ kindness, friends –  for auld lang syne. Happy New Year! Herzlichsten Wünsche für ein Jahr vollerFrieden, Wunder und Freude! Happy New Year! Vœux les plus chaleureux pour uneannée pleine de paix, d’émerveillement et de joie! Feliz Año Nuevo! Mejores...

Rachel Thompson Discusses Her Hot New eBook, The Mancode: Exposed

I’m honored and delighted to introduce my lovely friend Rachel Thompson, Indie Book Collective co-founder and author of the books A Walk in the Snark and The Mancode: Exposed. In addition to being a wonderful writer, Rachel is one of the funniest, most generous people I know. Today she talks about her new book The Mancode: Exposed. Enjoy!   Rachel’s first book, A WALK IN THE SNARK, is free through this Friday, December...

Jennie Coughlin Discusses Small Town Life & Thrown Out: Stories From Exeter

I’m pleased and honored to host the lovely and talented Jennie Coughlin, author of Thrown Out: Stories From Exeter, a wonderful book of linked stories. The title story, “Thrown Out,” in particular has stayed with me, so I asked Jennie to join us today to tell us more about herself and the book. Welcome, Jennie! First, could you tell us something about yourself? Tell us a secret.  Hmm… I feel  like I...

Tess Hardwick discusses Riversong & Her Adventures in Writing

I am delighted and honored to host Tess Hardwick, author of the highly rated literary novel Riversong. Tess is a lovely person, inside and out, as well as a gifted author and playwright. Today she shares her insight and experiences with writing, publishing, marketing and, of course, her fabulous book Rivesong. When and how did you begin writing? I wrote my first ‘book’ in 4th grade as a class assignment. It was a story about an...

When Jane & Johnny Come Marching Homeless

  WHEN JANE & JOHNNY COME MARCHING HOMELESS   This weekend, I am proud and honored to be one of 50 indie authors participating in Tour de Troops, a charity blog hop sponsored by the Indie Book Collective.  You’ve come from the blog of my lovely writer-friend, superstar Amber Scott. From here, please visit SCBWI award-winning author Anne Tibbets, for another free eBook.   Never in the field of human conflict was...

English Author Elle Amberley Discusses Writing & Her Writing Journey

Today I’m delighted to introduce a lovely British writer, Elle Amberley. author of the terrific women’s novel Nowhere Left to Hide. So pleased to have you here, Elle! Thank you for joining us today. First, could you please tell us something about yourself? Tell us a secret. Some secrets are good, sometimes they are necessary. When and how did you begin writing? I can’t really remember a time I was not writing....