Tag Archives: novel

Lunar New Year!

Posted on March 3, 2013 by

I’m a little late, but I wish you all a very happy, healthy and prosperous Year of the Snake! May your creative endeavors be fruitful.

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My writing process part 2 | On overcoming writer’s block

Posted on January 3, 2013 by

As anyone who has participated in National Novel Writing Month knows, starting a novel is great. It’s easy. You have ideas. There are no roadblocks or issues with your characters, your plotting or your continuity. But a few pages in … Continue reading →

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Reader comments on Stillness in the Garden

Posted on December 28, 2012 by

This one’s special… My brother, a man of few words, sent me this message: “I just finished reading your book, good story.” Thanks, Jim!

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My writing process. Post 1

Posted on December 26, 2012 by

I titled this “Post 1″ because I imagine I will not remember everything and/or I will have too much to say and cut this post off at some point. For me, the first step in creating a new novel (poem … Continue reading →

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100 Words of Encouragement for Writers

Posted on December 7, 2012 by

If you’re struggling with your writing, I have good news. That means you ARE writing, which is the first and hardest step. Here are two tips: The first is to simply skip the hard part. Move on to the next … Continue reading →

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Readers love STILLNESS IN THE GARDEN

Posted on August 11, 2012 by

Just finished your book, LOVED IT! Great read, keep writing, you are REALLY good at it! — Cindy M. I love a good mystery and yours kept me reading and held my interest until the end. — Harriet S. enjoying … Continue reading →

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My Book is Available!

Posted on June 26, 2012 by

Yes, I took the plunge. My book is available to the big wide world! Happy birthday to me. Here’s the synopsis: In the small Southern California wine-growing region of Temecula, murder strikes at a prestigious private academy. A popular cheerleader … Continue reading →

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The editing is done!

Posted on June 23, 2012 by

Yes, you read that correctly – the editing is done. True it’s only the editing on one novel and there are several others waiting in the wings, but it’s a major milestone for me. As I wait for the files … Continue reading →

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Create a Plan or Edit, Revise, Finalize That Novel!

Posted on May 24, 2012 by

Did you participate in National Novel Writing Month, last November?  Yeah, me too. Did you win? If you didn’t this post may still be helpful, but if you did reach 50,000-plus words, you’ll want to pay attention. CreateSpace is giving … Continue reading →

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Bucket List of Books, pt. 2

Posted on December 26, 2011 by

Inevitably when you write a list of favorites like I did, you will later wake up in the middle of the night, wide awake, thinking, “How could I have forgotten….?” or someone will mention a novel to you and you’ll … Continue reading →

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