WHILE I APPRECIATE ALL BOOK REVIEWS and promotions, some book bloggers really go the extra mile. Malak Ismail of Quebec, Canada, just posted a promotion of FOREST PARK: Logan Book 2. The review is still to come, but I noticed he took extra time and care with the...
CONDITIONS ON THE GROUND are perfect. My husband and son took off on a short road trip this week, so I have the place to myself this morning. Perfect day to get in some uninterrupted writing time on the third book in my Logan McKenna series. The Logan Light is On! I...
Recently, I was featured in one of Tracey Lampley Book Mistress Blog Author Interviews. She asked me some questions about creating characters, specifically one of the characters in FOREST PARK: Logan Book 2, Mrs. Nguyen. I love talking about this fiercely loyal, but...
JOIN ME SUNDAY, JUNE 12TH, NOON – 3:00 PM, at the Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore in San Diego for a relaxed, fun, Local Author’s Event. I’ve been invited to talk about my newest book, FOREST PARK: Logan Book 2, and the book that launched the series,...
Most writers have Day Jobs, and I am no exception. I will retire next year, with 21 years of teaching under my belt, and although I’m looking forward to having the time to write full-time, I have not lost my passion for teaching. Being around 12-year olds...
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.