Many thanks to everyone for their CONGRATULATIONS!! And a huge thank you to my illustrator, Jennifer Neher, whose sketches truly depict the story. And if I may say so myself, congratulations to both of us for winning 2nd or 3rd place in the NTBF Awards!! LOL! They only announced 1st place, and 2nd and 3rd […]
Everyone has a story to tell, no matter where you grew up, no matter what your background, you have a story hiding deep down within you. Countless numbers of magazines are sold that describe what is happening in “celebrities” lives. They’re not so much about the films, books, or plays the celebrity is in, but […]
Nostalgia night… contemplative…reflective…listening to Kenny Rogers and the First Edition…just dropped in to see what condition my condition was in…yeah, yeah, oh yeah… what condition my condition was in. Tonight, not quite sure, although it doesn’t relate to the 60’s meaning of the song if you get my drift. And then came Ruby. Memories flowing […]
WOW!! I am so excited and honored that Ghost of Johanna has been selected as a finalist in the NTBF Book Awards!! This is so AWESOME!! I will find out on April 12th if FINALIST becomes WINNER!! ♥ ♥
A new page awaits. It was difficult to write, especially knowing it is true. A very dear friend’s sorrowful memory of their own son’s heroic action during the Vietnam War. SIGH…
Just listened to a radio interview I prerecorded a couple of weeks ago. It’s not terrible (LOL). If you’d like to give it a listen, go to http://www.wnbnetworkwest.com/WnbAuthorsShow.html It’s available today, March 19th, now until 12 midnight eastern time. I’d love feedback!! On another note, I’ve begun interviewing some primary sources for the book, and I hope […]
There are so many experiences that influence authors when they write. Life experiences, second hand knowledge, or even a desire to understand others’ emotions and conflicts are significant influences on a writer’s works. For me, my interest in the plight of El Salvador during its Civil War was first aroused by the song “El Salvador” […]
Posts and pages… I’m trying to decide how to connect them all. Should everything be a “post” or should I leave it as I started? What do you think? Are the “pages” easy to access or do you find it easier to have everything in a running blog? Here’s the link to my last “pages” […]
Tonight, I would like to share a few quick thoughts with you on word choice and revisions. One thing I’ve discovered as I’m pouring over pages I’ve previously written is that I am never quite satisfied. There is always a sentence, a word, or thought that I think I can revise to make it spectacular, […]
Another day… another page, hmmm. Any ideas for revisions… any thoughts on characters or plot? I’m open to suggestions because everything written so far in its infancy. The characters are just developing, and they still don’t know exactly who they are yet. Let me know your thoughts after you’ve read Prologue part 1 and part 2.
So…You Want to Write a Book 