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I’m thrilled to introduce guest blogger, Susan A. Royal, who has some encouragement for authors tentative about engaging in promotion. Read on for her story:   Since I published my first book in 2012, I’ve had the pleasure of doing presentations about writing to students in several grade levels. I’ve also spoken to writing groups […]

    There are a lot of reasons to travel. I seek places brimming with history and culture, varied beliefs and customs, beautiful vistas, distinctive architecture and wonderful foods. But before I set off on any journey, I always do an internet search for the location’s bookstores. Unique stores. Ones with character. I want stacks […]

“You’ll never make a living writing novels.” “A friend of mine writes books but I don’t know if anyone really buys them.” “Haven’t you been writing that book for a long time now?” “I don’t think people read anymore.” I’ve heard these negative comments and many more. I’m not sure why people feel the need […]

One goatee, shaped to a perfect point. A pleasantly plump woman ordering tea. The sound of glass breaking. It’s funny what sticks in your head. The images I collect in my mind, tucked away for later use, are important for different reasons. They pop up in a scene in one of my books. The pleasantly […]

Ever been to Costco? Have you gone when you’re hungry and feeling just the slightest bit needy? Big mistake. That’s when the kilo-sized bag of potato chips land in your cart, right next to a couple new tops, a blender, the double six-pack of muffins and above the 90-piece food storage containers with snap-on lids. […]