What stories would you write if you knew they might come true? What if you had no idea how they would come true, or when, or who they would affect? That's Jane Margaret Blake's dilemma as she struggles with her fables, the tales she writes that create havoc in her real world. Years ago, one … Continue reading Fictional Lessons for Real Life: Happy Endings
Blog hop reminder: Matt, Nikki, and Sonya
A quick reminder, check out Matt Curry, Nikki Andrews, and Sonya Rhen today for their contributions to the My Writing Process blog hop!
Book signing with local authors – Support your local bookstore!
If you're in the central Washington area, come visit us on Saturday! I'll be one of nine local authors signing books and talking to readers at a terrific local bookstore, Jerrol's in Ellensburg. If you're elsewhere, hey, why not go to a local bookstore near you anyway? Support local businesses and buy books. Not a … Continue reading Book signing with local authors – Support your local bookstore!
World Book Night 2014
This happens today! World Book Night 2014. We celebrate our love of reading by giving books to folks who might have a hard time accessing them. Authors waive their royalties for books given away this day, and publishers make it happen. I don't think it's a coincidence that World Book Night happens so close to … Continue reading World Book Night 2014
My Writing Process Blog Hop
Last week the fabulous Ute Carbone tagged me in this blog series that features authors talking about our "writing process." We're all answering a set of questions to provide a little window into our work and lives as writers. If you're following along, I hope for two things: one, we'll inspire you to continue creating … Continue reading My Writing Process Blog Hop
You, Jane – Excerpt
You, Jane releases the first week in June. This book began when I wondered, what kind of superpower would I want? To write stories that come true popped into my mind. Then I realized that every power carries its own, well, complications, shall we say. What if the stories you write would come true, but … Continue reading You, Jane – Excerpt
Lucky 13: Linda Rettstatt
For April's installment of Lucky 13 on the 13th, Linda Rettstatt shares her story of how good luck can come disguised as bad. Linda is an award-winning author of Women’s Fiction and Mainstream Contemporary Romance. She was named Author of the Year in 2010 at Champagne Books where she also serves as a mentor for new authors. In March … Continue reading Lucky 13: Linda Rettstatt
April 10: The Poets from Randomly Accessed Poetics Magazine
This is happening tonight! I'm about to get on the road for Seattle, Everett, and all Randomly Accessed Poetics points west of here...
You, Jane – Cover Art
I'm getting ready for the launch of You, Jane, the first week in June. Over the next few weeks, I'll post excerpts to help tell the story of Jane, her best friend Charlie, and her tendency to create havoc by writing stories that come true. Here's the gorgeous cover by Champagne artist Amanda Kelsey.
A bit of confetti, a piece of melted chocolate, and a Swiss army knife – National Poetry Month day 5 with Elizabeth Fountain
Thank you to Sonya Rhen for including me in her series on National Poetry Month. Here's my piece; be sure to follow Sonya to read all the beautiful work she's sharing.
Elizabeth Fountain, Author 