Thought for the day
This will go on the back cover of my new book, "The Next Chapter." We all need reminders now and then! Make it a GREAT day!
What comes first?
April kicks off two separate short story writing competitions for me. So, I started going through my folder of ideas and characters and it struck me the varied ways stories come. It made me wonder. Which comes first for you, as an author? The story idea? Or the Characters? For me, it has come both …
Do Not Disturb
I picked this up off an author's table at a recent book festival, the Take 190 Book Festival held in Killeen, Tx. I wanted to share it with you. It is a replica of a hotel "Do Not Disturb Sign" only with a reading message. I thought it was a great marketing ploy! This was …
Just Her Poetry by D.L. Finn
D.L. Finn has released a new book of poetry! And, I am pleased to present it to you here in her own words! Thank you, Jan, for having me on your blog to talk about the release of my first poetry book, “Just Her Poetry Seasons of a Soul." Finn Facts: I’m a pile maker. …
Just Her Poetry by D.L. Finn
D.L. Finn has released a new book of poetry! And, I am pleased to present it to you here in her own words! Thank you, Jan, for having me on your blog to talk about the release of my first poetry book, “Just Her Poetry Seasons of a Soul." Finn Facts: I’m a pile maker. …
A Little Inspiration
I am traveling the next few days and will be away from the computer. So, I want to leave you with a little inspiration that I hope brightens your day and perhaps causes you to smile and walk a little taller. Enjoy! Make it a great day! I appreciate you! I've turned off comments since …
A Little Inspiration
I am traveling the next few days and will be away from the computer. So, I want to leave you with a little inspiration that I hope brightens your day and perhaps causes you to smile and walk a little taller. Enjoy! Make it a great day! I appreciate you! I've turned off comments since …
Luckenbach Texas – The Center of the Universe
One of my assignments this month, for Buddy Magazine, was to read and review a new book relative to Texas and Texas Music, from Becky Crouch Patterson. She had quite an amazing story to tell about her father, Hondo Crouch and the town he purchased in 1970. I found the book easy to read, engaging …
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An Inspired Endeavor
I hesitated to blog about this because it is SO new that the wrapping isn't fully off the box yet. But I decided to share for two reasons. I am excited about this new endeavor and I feel it serves a large purpose. A friend recently, while discussing the writing crossroads I find myself sitting …
Voodoo Queen of New Orleans
Dennis Cardiff has written a new tribute to the infamous New Orleans Voodoo Queen, Marie Laveau! Take a look. I simply had to share!