Yes, Tankless! Ever heard of the tankless water heater? So cool. Heats your water with 90% less gas than the old kind. It's awesome and incredibly efficient and we're getting one! SO....I'm going tankless too (no, not topless...silly). As in, I have no intention of tanking at writing so will march forward. I try not [...]
Recently Dawn Dowdle from Blue Ridge Literary Agency sent out this advice to all her author prospects. These are a few things she runs into on a regular basis that detract from the overall quality of a submission. This is excerpted with her permission. I thought it worthy of sharing as the advice is something [...]
I live on the edge... Of Houston,TX that is. It's a great place to be. You can enjoy all the perks of big city life, yet still get away and enjoy a little bit of ruraldome. We've had all sorts of wildlife out here on the edge. Bobcats, wild hogs, raccoons, coral snakes, possums, armadillos, [...]
Today’s Spotlight is on JoAnn Smith Ainsworth, author of POLITE ENEMIES, OUT OF THE DARK, and MATILDA’s SONG. Thank you, Shelley, for this invitation to be guest author today. I appreciate this opportunity to share my Work and my writing journey with your readers. Why do you write? It's a passion, although it started as [...]
The author spotlight today is on Collette Cameron, author of The Viscount's Vow: Why do you write? I write because nothing is as fulfilling or satisfying as putting words on a page and weaving them into a story. What’s your favorite genre? Do you have a favorite author (if so, please tell us the name)? [...]
Today's Spotlight is on J. Arlene Culiner, author of All About Charming Alice: Why do you write? Hi Shelley. Thanks very much for giving me this opportunity to… well… talk about myself. Inviting other authors to join you on your blog is a generous thing to do. Now, on to your questions. Why do I [...]
Today’s Spotlight is on Andrea R. Cooper, author of Viking Fire: Why do you write? I write fantasy, paranormal and historical romance. What’s your favorite genre? Fantasy and Romance! (I can’t just pick one; I love the magic of both) Do you have a favorite author (if so, please tell us the name)? I have [...]
Today's Spotlight is on Jaye Garland, author of The 25th Hour: What do you write? American Western Romance, both Historical and Contemporary What’s your favorite genre? Romance! Do you have a favorite author? Julie Garwood, Kristin Higgins, Constance O'Day-Flannery, Catherine Coulter, JoAnn Ross, Tess Gerritsen..yeah, the list goes on... To be successful as an [...]
Today's Spotlight is on Wareeze Woodson, author of Conduct Unbecoming a Gentleman Why do you write? I write historical romance, mostly Regency at present but I love all historical romance. I also read a great deal of historical romance as well. I write because I must. I like creating places and scenes where characters do and say [...]
Today's Spotlight is on Jenn Langston, author of His Perfect Bride Why do you write? I have always enjoyed reading books, and often times find myself consumed in the story and the character's lives. Writing allows me to be a part of that. I enjoy telling stories and wish to make people as happy [...]
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