Monthly Archives: April 2015

Anne Eunson’s artistry

Posted on April 27, 2015 by

As a knitter, crocheter (crochet lover? hooker?) I am in awe of this Scottish gal’s knitted fence made of heavy fishing net cord. Lucy, in The Kitchen Charmer, will get to this kind of artistic level once she conquers her … Continue reading →

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EIGHT BLURB TIPS BIG PUBLISHERS DON’T SHARE

Posted on April 24, 2015 by

Originally posted on HOME OF HIGH FANTASY:
Authors love to debate their craft, and few topics are more hotly argued than the humble blurb. I say humble, for it’s tiny compared to a book, and yet it’s the keystone that…

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The Crossroads Cafe — an excerpt

Posted on April 16, 2015 by

Library Journal’s “Best Five Romances of 2006” Foreword Magazine Book of the Year Award Winner Independent Publisher Award Winner Finalist for numerous regional awards Reader’s Guide A beautiful woman, scarred for life. A tortured man, seeking redemption. Brought together by … Continue reading →

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Forget, Hell . . . You want a fed holiday to celebrate the South’s defeat?

Posted on April 9, 2015 by

Forget, Hell . . . You want a fed holiday to celebrate the South's defeat?.

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Forget, Hell . . . You want a fed holiday to celebrate the South’s defeat?

Posted on April 7, 2015 by

This is new news to me, but apparently it’s an idea that’s alive and kicking–the creation of an annual federal holiday celebrating the South’s defeat, on April 9 — the date Robert E. Lee surrendered, ending the Civil War. The … Continue reading →

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Against All Odds—What’s Our REAL Chance of Becoming a Successful Author?

Posted on April 6, 2015 by

Originally posted on Kristen Lamb's Blog:
Image and quote courtesy of SEAL of Honor on Facebook. Many of you were here for last week’s discussion regarding What Makes a Real Writer? When we decide to become professional writers, we have…

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