SWITCHING FROM TRADITIONAL to Self-Publishing? Why would anyone do that, you ask? Well, as hard as it is to believe, more than a few authors are ditching their publisher and either completely self publishing their books, or partner publishing with someone experienced...
RESEARCH IS THE GARDEN from which our stories grow. How much do you appreciate good research? I love learning new things, so the authors I enjoy generally bring something to the table for me to gnaw on – spiritually, intellectually, personally. If you’re a...
COME JOIN THE FUN! If you’re going to be in town Saturday, November 10th, be sure and stop by. I’ll have autographed copies of my new book, VANISHING DAY: Logan Book 4, which won’t officially be released until November 20th! Grab one for yourself for...
FACEBOOK HAS ITS ISSUES, but sometimes I see great stuff on there. Take the 10-Day book cover challenge. Every day, you post the cover of a well-loved book that had an impact on your life, and of course, invite someone else to do the same. No explanations! Here are...
MID-MORNING WRITING BREAKS are always fun this time of year. Whales are out in force this week! Every day I see at least 8 to 10 cruising past the rocks, hanging out and snacking in the kelp beds. Beautiful creatures. Just knowing they’re there makes me happy. I...
A self-admitted book addict, Valerie was the kid with the flashlight under her pillow. A life of travel with exposure to many different cultures led to a pervasive interest in people, with degrees & teaching credentials in Cultural Anthropology & English.
A self-admitted book addict, Valerie was the kid with the flashlight under her pillow. A life of travel with exposure to many different cultures led to a pervasive interest in people, with degrees & teaching credentials in Cultural Anthropology & English.