This essay could save your life! The experience of publishing my first novel, A Tight Grip, gave me an idea for a parody, which has been published on www.shewrites.com You can read it now with a click below for a light-hearted romp on the dark side of a debut novelist. Enjoy! https://www.shewrites.com/blog/view/2833412/swp-behind-the-book-death-by-novel-this-essay-could-save-your-life
Category: Books
Serendipity, winter solstice, and my dog, Lucy (not her real name).
Always happy when serendipity allows me a chance to talk about my novel with a stranger. Yesterday, in Seattle, a crisp and sunny winter solstice, I walked my dog to the library to pick up Still Life with Bread Crumbs (Anna Quindlen), and Zelda (Nancy Milford). When I returned home along the path at Green… Continue reading Serendipity, winter solstice, and my dog, Lucy (not her real name).
The Hillary Question
A must read, don’t you think? I just ordered a copy today, and am excited to read about the ‘Hillary Paradox.’ http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/washington-dc-journalists-and-political-commentators-explore-voters-conflicting-feelings-about-hillary-clinton-in-panel-discussionbook-reading-for-love-her-love-her-not-the-hillary-paradox-she-writes-press-300218066.html For easy ordering, and to discover more about the this book’s editor, Joanne Bamberger: http://joannebamberger.com/writing/books/love-her-love-her-not-the-hillary-paradox
Resource books for writers
Want to write a novel? Start collecting resource books. Here’s the tower of books I used to write A Tight Grip, my debut novel. Each one helped in a different way. All offer different types of information from different perspectives, and have varied degrees of entertainment value. If you skipped Anatomy class in college like I… Continue reading Resource books for writers
Celebrate Women’s History Month E-Book Sale!
For one week only, you can purchase an e-book written by a She Writes Press author for $.99! No matter what your taste in reading, I bet there’s a book here for you. http://gobooksparks.com/blog/fun-stuff/special-spring-ebook-sale/ Enjoy, and remember what Dr. Seuss said about reading: “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more… Continue reading Celebrate Women’s History Month E-Book Sale!
Pre-Publication Taming of the Beasts!
These two beasts may be familiar to you. I wrestled with them, pinned them to the mat, and then moved closer to the prize of publication! Click here to find out more: [SWP: Behind the Book] Taming the Beasts
Wisconsin Golfer magazine reviews A Tight Grip
I was thrilled to read Dennis McCann’s review in Wisconsin Golfer’s section, GREAT READS. He personalized it in a fun way by sharing his attempt at writing a golf mystery. And I accept his Mulligan offer! For the full review, please click here: http://www.wisconsingolfer-digital.com/wisconsingolfer/september_october_2014?pg=9#pg9 Here’s an excerpt: “Protagonist plays golf, has other problems. New novel will appeal… Continue reading Wisconsin Golfer magazine reviews A Tight Grip
Golf: A Family Affair
Before a reading at Book’s Inc in Palo Alto, a woman told me, “Golf saved my father’s life.” She had my full attention. Her father had been a workaholic. Family time was not a priority. Then he had a health crisis, took up golf, rearranged his schedule. Fast forward to the present, he now plays… Continue reading Golf: A Family Affair