My contribution to the Writers Vineyard, a blog about all things writing and publishing, is about branding, connecting with an audience, and telling white lies: Fiction: The Other White Lie As part of preparing for the release of my first book, An Alien’s Guide to World Domination, I’ve participated in some provocative discussions about promotion, marketing, platform, … Continue reading Fiction: The Other White Lie
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Don’t Panic: It’s March 11’s best birthday
The answer is 42. So long, and thanks for all the fish. Don't panic. And always travel with a towel. Happy birthday to Douglas Adams, an author who is high on my list of influences and inspirations. He would have been sixty-one today, very young still; he was only forty-nine when he died in 2001. … Continue reading Don’t Panic: It’s March 11’s best birthday
A bit of confetti, a piece of chocolate, and a Swiss Army knife
Another old poem I found - I think this one was written with my sweet writing group back in Seattle. I miss those folks! And yes, while I work on the last round of proofing for the novel, I am resorting to posting bits and pieces of old writing. New stuff soon, I promise! *** … Continue reading A bit of confetti, a piece of chocolate, and a Swiss Army knife
Being ready… or not
My contribution to the Writers' Vineyard this month as the release date for "An Alien's Guide to World Domination" gets closer. And closer. And closer... Being Ready During the late fall and early winter, the magic “release date” of April 1 seemed beautifully far away. I listened to veteran authors and editors give advice about … Continue reading Being ready… or not
Chat – with authors!
Would you like to chat online with some terrific fellow Champagne Books authors? Would you consider that more fun than listening to your boyfriend play "Pretty Kitten" on the accordion one more time? I thought so. Fellow readers and book addicts at Coffee Time Romance and More are hosting these two chats. Love, Champagne Style Wednesday, … Continue reading Chat – with authors!
Here it is… with cover art!
My first novel, "An Alien's Guide to World Domination," is scheduled for release in April. Here's the wonderfully zany dorky cute cover, from Petra K. of Champagne Books. If you think that alien is silly, just wait til you read the story - guaranteed to make you giggle, chortle, chuckle, or even guffaw!
Novel Number One has a title!
I'll release the real title tomorrow. Meanwhile, it's your chance to vote!
MLK Jr on forgiveness
"Forgiveness is not an occasional act, it is a constant attitude." Martin Luther King, Junior I wrote 50,000-plus words in the Law of Immediate Forgiveness, and in eleven words the Reverend King said it all. And his life and death show the very real risks of spreading this message, far worse than Amy Moon and … Continue reading MLK Jr on forgiveness
A vision
Here's an excerpt from the new story I'm working on, called "Some Old Ideas." Written from the perspective of the main character, Brian. (Um, note to any Brian or Danny I might know in real life: any resemblance to any real person is completely coincidental. I swear.) The two things that changed my life happened … Continue reading A vision
The high of a new idea
After such a good experience working with fellow Champagne Books authors on the romance anthology, Shared Whispers, I jumped at the chance to participate again - this time a science fiction collection, planned for publication sometime this summer. It means I need to come up with a new idea, and a chance to use some … Continue reading The high of a new idea
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