A short interview wherein my guest, one of my favorite authors, answers three questions about the writing life. Question 1 In what genres have you written, and which one of them gives you the most satisfaction? I have written four series: The Unbridled Series/murder suspense—this was my very first published works-2011. The stories surround a…
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b.read.crumbs : Skoshing
Little bits of time are all we have most days, especially during the winter holiday season. Last month I wrote my b.read.crumbs post for non-writers, but writers were invited to eavesdrop. This month I’m reaching out to all of you, and I’m offering a suggestion to get you into or keep you in a writing…
Hiking as Walking Meditation
guest post by Joan M. Griffin, author of Force of Nature: Three Women Tackle the John Muir Trail “Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh, Peace is Every Step Hiking can be a wonderful way to integrate meditation into an active, outdoor lifestyle. Even a short walk…
Yes, I’m Puerto Rican and I’m a U.S. Citizen
a guest post by Margarita Barresi When I set out to write historical fiction based in Puerto Rico, I wanted to tell a great story, but I also wanted to educate. I was tired of answering questions like, “How did you get your green card” or “When did you come to this country?” A Morning…
But I’ll Be On Medicare When The Book Comes Out (Why It’s Never Too Late to Achieve Your Dreams!)
a guest post by Catherine C Hall Twenty years ago, I was lounging about the pool when a friend mentioned she was thinking about going back to school for her Masters. “But I’ll be fifty years old when I finish it,” she lamented. “And how old,” I asked her, “will you be if you don’t…
b.read.crumbs : Preserving
“Who lives, who dies, who tells your story?” ~Hamilton: An American Musical Everyone has stories to tell, but not everyone is a writer. If that’s you—if writing doesn’t bring you joy—then stick with me for the rest of this post. When Julie Herman and I compose our monthly b.read.crumbs posts, we usually share writing-related thoughts….
Emily Winslow ~ Three Questions & a Cover
A short interview wherein my guest, one of my favorite authors, answers three questions about the writing life. Question 1 What books do you recommend for an aspiring writer? Stephen King’s On Writing and Anne Lamott’s Bird by Bird are two of my favorites. Most of all, though, I recommend aspiring writers read whatever they…
What’s Old Is (Can Be?) New Again
a guest post by Steven Womack I can’t believe it’s been this long. Then again, I can’t believe I’m this old. Long before a lot of you reading this were ever born, a high school teacher in upstate Ohio assigned my junior English class a novel to read. I’d never heard of the book or…
Get Your Book Seen and Sold
a new book from Claudine Wolk and Julie Murkette It is easier than ever to publish a book, but many authors find out too late about the actual work-the book marketing-that needs to be done to achieve sizable book sales. Instead of embracing the opportunities to promote their books, authors are intimidated and shut down….
Lisa Dordal ~ 3 Questions & a Poem
3 Questions and a Poem–in which one of my favorite poets is interviewed and shares a poem. QUESTION 1 What do you consider the three most important elements of a poem? For me, the three most important elements of a poem are authenticity, accessibility, and a sense of surprise or discovery. These are what I…