novels of suspense, romance and intrigue
After a December and January of intensive book marketing and back-to-back paperback releases, I fell back, somewhat exhausted, into my safe, familiar routine of writing and editing. The only downside to being an indie author, as far as I'm concerned, is that unless you hire professionals, you have to be your own marketing team and… Continue reading Inspiration from an Unexpected Place
I haven't started a new writing project in months. I don't even have any ideas for a new story, at least none that I'm ready to dive into right now. And I'm trying to make peace with that. I love beginning to write a new book. Being barely halfway through and struggling with where the… Continue reading Inspiration Limbo
Though each of the books in my series has meaning for me, the next installment, "The Night Ferry," available for Kindle December 1, is especially dear to my heart. I wrote most of it in about three weeks, it just poured out. And then I got stuck in the complicated plot maneuverings at the end,… Continue reading An Unforgettable Summer
I'm not going to use the word "stuck," because it isn't completely accurate. Finding the right word or phrase is always important, and stuck sounds so negative. Like I'm stuck in something sticky and unpleasant, which definitely isn't the case. Instead, I'll say I've been positively challenged as I determine what my characters are going… Continue reading Finding Inspiration
