My granddaughter L was collecting red maple leaves on our walk through the neighborhood Sunday morning after she'd spent the night with us. I loved watching her run ahead, searching for a fallen leaf more perfect and redder than the last one. I can’t believe it’s already fall. September 29th will be my eldest son’s 36th birthday. It’s been almost four years since he's been gone. When L and … [Read more...]
What, Why, How: Allison Maruska
What: Mystery, suspense, and Young Adult novels in addition to posting on my humor/writing blog. Why: I love telling stories that keep people guessing and creating characters that feel like friends. I write my YA books for my sons, who I hope will want to read them one day. :) On the blogging side, if I can help a new writer develop or make someone laugh, I've done my job. How: More … [Read more...]
Book Launch Party Photos
This was the night I'd dreamed of for so long - my book launch party. In the Context of Love is published and released into the world! It's a time to celebrate, but also an opportunity to gather my friends, neighbors, and family together to say thank you. Writing is a solitary act, but I couldn't have done it without their support and encouragement. The metro Detroit area has an incredible … [Read more...]
What, Why, How: Terri-Lynne DeFino
WHAT? I write romance with a touch of fantasy, fantasy with a little romance. While I started my writing career with three fantasy novels (Hadley Rille Books), I'm currently writing a series of romance novels, The Bitterly Suite (Lyrical Shine, an imprint of Kensington Publishing.) WHY? I have the talent, the will, the passion, and the time. I write because I not writing isn't an option. … [Read more...]
Authors: the Truth About Reader Reviews
My book is officially published, and readers are posting reviews. As a new author, I was excited and nervous, and hopefully prepared for reader reviews. All reader reviews--good and bad. The Good, The Bad, and the So-so When you are finally published, be ready. Because if someone loves a book, it's almost certain that someone else hates it. It's the nature of art, from literature to paintings to … [Read more...]
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