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Today, we have a very candid and compelling interview with author Donna Paul. Imagine a call, after thirty years, “Hi, this is your son.” What inspired you to write A Song in Every Silence? Although only a handful of … Continue reading
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Today, I have one of the most unusual authors and persons, I have interviewed. She is Kathy Patrick, owner of Beauty and the Book, the only hair salon/book store in the world, and the founder of The Pulpwood Queens, the … Continue reading
If you’re writing fiction, you need to use metaphors and similes. Why? Because you need to develop memorable characters, characters that your readers can hardly wait to tell their friends about. “You’ve got to read this book. You’ll (love, hate, … Continue reading
We’ve all heard the advice: Write what you know. If you write non-fiction, that’s pretty good advice. You are writing as an expert in a field; you ought to know something about it. Or, at the very least, get busy … Continue reading
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Why would I need a Press Kit? I have trouble getting my family to ask about my book. First, that’s the wrong attitude. You must expect there will be interest in your work. Suppose the fifteen-year-old on the American Olympic … Continue reading
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Today, we are fortunate indeed to have a post by Nancy Robinson Masters,. She is the author of more than 40 books, including some self-published books that have sold more than 100,000 copies. And, the President of the United States has … Continue reading
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Last week, we had part 1 of Ann Lee Miller‘s post on how she went about her Indie Publishing Journey. If you missed it, you can find it just below this post. In it, you’ll find brief bio information, and … Continue reading
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We’ve talked about character. We’ve talked about plot. We’ve even had a contest to see which of those you readers thought most important. And while plot had its supporters, character waltzed into first place. I agree with the placement of … Continue reading
First, my apologies. There was no blog up on April 27. The Northeast Texas Writers’ Organization (NETWO) had its 26th annual Spring Writers Roundup – a writers conference that has grown into an excellent conference. This year, NETWO had an … Continue reading