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I am an indie author, a dedicated pool player, a gourmet cook, and an e-book cover artist. If you think about it, all of these things require passion if you want to be good at them. Wow! I just surprised myself. I never thought of myself as being passionate, but clearly, I am. I would…
Jessica moves from New York to a small island to start her life anew. But all is not as it seems. The cover for Jessica Lost Her Wobble shows a rather peaceful scene. Does it fit the book? Yes, it does, but In no way does it hint at what is going on beneath the…
If something is dull and boring, is it incipient or insipid? When someone has understanding and discernment, do they have incite or insight? If a person is skeptical, are they incredible or incredulous? When you teach something to someone by repetition, do you inculcate it or inculpate it? incidence, incidents Incidence is the act of…
What will life be like in the future? A number of books have been written about possible futures. Various television shows and movies have depicted what their writers believe future life will be like. The stories in this anthology contain the authorās view of possible ways the future could turn out. Below are my six…
A phobia is an irrational fear. A lot of times the person with the phobia realizes just how irrational the fear is, but that doesn’t take away the fear. You should never make fun of a person afflicted with a phobia, but you can use phobias to create an unforgettable character, one whose fear puts…
This fun book to read is a great guide on how to make your cat a star, but the author also puts a lot of humor into what she writes.Ā And letās face it: Ā if you want to work with your feline and send them skyrocketing to stardom, you must have a sense of humor.…
I am a self-published fantasy author with four novels under my belt. With a writing style that varies from quirky fun to darkly serious to the occasionally naughty, I strive to spin a quality yarn that is enjoyable and engaging. The written word is delightful; crafting imaginative tales is what I love most. My dreams…
When I was a little girl growing up in the 80s, Wonder Woman, played by the radiant Lynda Carter, was on television while simultaneously available at every Walmart was an epic superhero brand of underwear for kids called āUnderoos.ā You could select your favorite superhero and don the undergarments (underwear + T-shirt) of power. The…
Phobias are wonderful to afflict your characters with. A phobia makes them seem more human. Possibly, a phobia will make your readers, especially those with phobias of their own, feel closer to one of more of your characters. Depending on what phobia you choose to bless, or curse, your character with, he can end up…
Which came first: the title or the book? Was there a specific event that inspired this book? How much research was involved in writing this book? Was the horrifying last chapter included in the first writing of the book or was it added later? What advice does the author have for writers that have yet…
Political chaos, a mad scientist, a not-so-mad scientist, a determined sheriff and a town that has been taken hostage all mix together in this book about horrifying events that could become reality. Sheriff Rick Johnson of Resurrection, Colorado, discovers this when his deputy calls him in a panic from the old mine. Their connection is…
If a thunderstorm is likely to occur at any moment, is the storm imminent or eminent? Is an obstruction or hindrance anĀ impairment or an impediment? If people act without thinking, are they impetuous or impetus? When on vacation, would one stay at an in or an inn? If someone is mentally deranged, would he be…
Jamie Quinn has had enough of family law and decides it is time for a career change. She has no clue what she is in for. For her current case, she goes to a retirement home, one that has pet therapy and a hothouse, to mediate a nice and easy divorce settlement between one of…
Every writer wants the setting in his story to be as authentic as possible. You want the reader to feel as though he is part of the story and is right there experiencing everything right along with your characters. If your story happens to take during the fall of the year, all or some of…
The next time youāre talking to a truck driver who is telling you some tall tale about what he encountered one dark morning at 2 a.m. while driving some lonely road in Mississippi, you may want to rethink what he said before walking away and rolling your eyes. His eyes may be excited and bloodshot…
Werewolves are imaginary creaturesāor are theyāwho are human by dayĀ but turn into wolves on nights there is a full moon, the time when the entire face of the moon is illuminated by the sunās rays. Many legends exist about these terrifying creatures who love to feast on the flesh of babies and corpses. A dominant…
One crazed family will kill to keep their secrets from being known. The Devilās Triangle is an edge-of-your-seat story that brings together Leonardo Da Vinci, Nikola Tesla, Mosesās staff, the Ark of the Covenant, weather control, and the Bermuda Triangle. Hold on to your seat. The stormsāliteral and figurativeāthat take place in this book will…
I’ve always been an imaginative person. Ā I loved every minute of being a Star Wars kid, but when the movie ended, that was just the beginning for me. Ā Hours would be spent pretending to be Luke Skywalker.Ā It didnāt matter if I had friends around or not, my imaginary lightsaber was real enough to me,…
Readers often ask me about the songs and poems in Crowns of Silver & Ash. What inspired them? How did I come up with the rhyme schemes and meter? Well, Iāve always been a huge fan of folk music, especially from the British Isles. For as long as I can remember, my parents were taking…
A lot of times, the second book in a series proves to be a letdown and isn’t nearly as exciting or captivating as the first one. But The Crowns of Silver & Ash Book II: The Seven Plagues proved to be just as much of a fantasy loverās dream book as the first book in…
Does thinking about making an outline give you nightmares? An outline doesn’t have to be hard to write. An unconventional outline is fun to make, and as a bonus, you will end up with so much information that will make writing your book or story much easier. What will an outline lock you into what…
I first met the delightful character of Ellie Haskell in The Widows Club, and I have read several more books by this same author since. Her hilarious way of phrasing things and the unforgettable characters are what continue to draw me to her books. Now, instead of Ellie Haskell uncovering who is murdering the local…
Is someone who is high in station, rank, or repute described as immanent, imminent, or eminent? Do you immerse or amerce a tea bag in water? Does an emigrant or an immigrant leave one’s native country with the intention of settling in another? immanent, imminent, eminent Immanent is an adjective that means existing, operating, or…
