There, I Said It!

My debut novel, The Intersect, follows the lives of fictional characters living in Phoenix, all facing a difficult challenge. While some of the characters are transitioning through retirement or coping with a marriage that is falling apart, other characters are...

Ever since I opted to engage in this 21-day blog challenge, I’ve been amazed by how quickly I can knock out a blog. It’s not that I thought I’d be stumped, but, I do remember when I first started to read about blogging. I wondered – what the hell am I going to write...

What does it take to write a break-out book? Something that excites the masses? That makes people feel that your book – and your book alone – should be read? That makes others want to buy the book? If I knew the answer – I’d probably be well on my way. You hear all...

Sometimes I think that I am too much of an open book. Too willing to share an opinion. Too happy to reveal what I am thinking. Too vulnerable to the criticism of others. And then I wonder, isn’t that what being a writer is all about? Letting people look inside, know...

I’ve come to the conclusion that the things that make me angry are the reasons why I write. Injustice, prejudice or inconsistency … all drive me insane. As I go through the world, my radar seems to be laser focused on those matters and when I capture a hint of it,...

If you want to sell more books, you have to extend your reach beyond family and friends. You need to grow your author platform so that people know who you are. You need to stretch, get your name out there, and become an influencer. But how? Develop a Plan: Nothing...