About the new Jena thriller . . .
The Blind Puppeteers, Jena’s new thriller is off to the editor, which means we’re getting closer. However, it’s not all that close. On my 33 point checklist, we’re on number [...]
Five Tips (Minus 4) for Would-be Bestselling Writers
Writing Fiction – Looked simple enough. Write a mystery novel. Hire an agent. Get published. Find a writer’s retreat in the woods or by the sea, and do nothing [...]
End of an Era, and It’s About Damn Time –
It happened in the music business, it’s in full swing in the publishing business, and it’s building a head of steam in the entertainment industry of movies and TV. The [...]
Writing—Everybody’s Doing it! So Can You
Everybody’s Doing It – I saw a statistic in a recent blog – “85% of readers dream of publishing their own book.” This may or may not be accurate, [...]
Self-Published Writers and the Shiny Object Syndrome
DISCLAIMER: At one time or another I’ve been guilty of all the things I deride below. Every now and then something hits me like a bolt from the blue and [...]
The Next Excerpt From Grey Daze
Peering Into the Chasm – The third book in the Lance Underphal mystery series, Grey Daze, is another hardcore paranormal mystery novel. While still a murder mystery, it’s a [...]
5 Reasons Why Authors Need Editors
So Obvious It Hurts – I made a tough decision the other day. You see I LOVE to read a good book—nothing is more gratifying than a good story [...]
Book Review – The Author’s Guide to Working with Book Bloggers
Knowledge Is Power – In today’s rapidly changing, highly competitive publishing industry authors need all the help they can get. And to her credit, Barb Drozdowich has done all [...]
One Mystery Writer’s Social Media Experience
My Art Is My Business – Most of my posts are mainly for readers to enjoy, so bear with me while I digress. Hopefully, you’ll find this peek behind [...]
Freedom — It’s Only Natural
Nearing the End – It's been a long trek through the vast wastelands of self-publishing, but I'm very close now. And I'm taking you with me. A paranormal mystery story [...]