Being a writer is all about self-reliance. You dream, research, write and edit while mostly in a state of being alone. That’s why our writing community can be so valuable. But another aspect of importance is our personal library of books about writing. Some books...
What is National Novel Writing Month? November is that time of year when millions of writers join in on a challenge. To put our butts in the chair and write—50,000 words in 30 days—to be exact! This event is affectionately called NaNoWriMo. You can connect to other...
Indie Publishing and Lessons Learned Through Trial and Error Many of you have been along for the ride these past months as I’ve shared my experience at indie publishing my novel, Tracker. So it’s only right that I follow up and tell you what I’ve learned, now that the...
Recently I Announced My Decision To Indie Publish Two Of My Novels. A little over a month ago, I shared my decision and why I came to this conclusion. You can read about it here: Writing Tip: Indie Publishing—When is it Right? I have to say I was pleasantly surprised...
In 2010 I won a Best Fiction Award and had three agents ask for my full manuscript. I was attending the SCWC (Southern California Writers Conference) and had submitted pages as an Advanced Read. One of those agents was based in New York and asked me to give him first...
Being outside in nature is the most basic part of who I am. Besides gaining knowledge about wildlife, I learn lessons about who I am, and surprise myself about what I am capable of achieving. Nature continually inspires me. It is a part of all my writings, no matter the genre or subject matter.
Being outside in nature is the most basic part of who I am. Besides gaining knowledge about wildlife, I learn lessons about who I am, and surprise myself about what I am capable of achieving. Nature continually inspires me. It is a part of all my writings, no matter the genre or subject matter. 
