This has been such a new experience for me working with other authors to create, support and complete a project. I’ve learned a great deal and I hope in the end, the readers will enjoy the experience. Tomorrow, Wednesday, June 19th the group is having an all day Facebook party. You can find it here [..Read more]
Today we are going to meet another author who is part of the Tales From Big Country box set. Leigh Podgorski has mingled with Hollywood, having married an actor/director. She’s won numerous awards and even worked on documentaries. Let’s saddle up and meet this wonderful author who is everyone’s cup of tea! Leigh Podgorski I [..Read more]
We are closing in on the release of the box set of Tales From Big Country. It is always so surprising to me how authors got into writing westerns and why. The recurring theme seems to be heroes in the movies. Of course, John Wayne’s name always comes up and I understand why. I can’t [..Read more]
Right now you can make a difference in The American Wild Horse Campaign which is trying to save many wild horses and burros that roam the American West. Thirteen authors got together to write westerns which would help raise money for this worthy project. I am one of those authors. I wanted to introduce you [..Read more]
This summer you’ll have the opportunity to get a box set of 13 westerns. You’ll find modern horror, romance, traditional, crime and more. Some are sweet and sassy while others will make you shiver or force you to guess who committed the crime. From skin walkers to corrupt ranchers, you’ll fall in love with the [..Read more]
Week One When I was approached to participate in a western book collaboration, I didn’t hesitate because we would be raising awareness for the wild horses of the west. The American Wild Horse Campaign https://americanwildhorsecampaign.org/ receives some of the proceeds of Tales From Big Country that releases July 16. Twelve other authors felt the same [..Read more]
B You’re on the road to nowhere at sunset in late October. Your car stops in the middle of the highway just like all the other vehicles around you. A fine mist begins to fall. People begin to exit their cars and exchange ideas of what might be happening. Has a solar pulse or EMP [..Read more]
You save all year for this special conference that you hope will teach, inspire, rejuvenate and restore confidence in your writing. These events aren’t cheap so squeezing every possible idea, session and banquet in, can feel like a rush to the finish line. I compare it to working in a two-week Vacation Bible School, without [..Read more]
Of course, I love chocolate Easter bunnies and those oh so delicious Hershey kisses in pastel foils. I can’t resist giving those stuffed animals a rub or hug, all the while pretending they are for the kiddos in my life. The jelly beans are always a temptation and the words, “just one more” is appropriate [..Read more]
Writing conferences, to me, are the best thing since sliced bread. It is what propelled me to believe in myself and that just maybe, I could do this crazy thing called writing. Everyone writes. EVERYONE! Maybe it is a report for work, school, your business, a note to your child’s teacher, an email or letter [..Read more]