I have notepads, sticky notes, pens, pencils, and my search engine open with so many tabs you can't see what each one opens. Research is a physically visible madness. But there is a method to my madness. If you click on search history you will find things like serial killers, cult leaders, how to start... Continue Reading →
What it feels like to give someone the chance to look at your work
This can be said of any artistic work, crafting, sewing, painting, music, or writing. It is one of the most vulnerable moments when you hand your work to someone to get feedback. For me, my heart starts racing and I stare intently for any recognizable reaction to what they are looking at waiting with my... Continue Reading →
Interview With Rose Mapel: Artist and Author
As an Indie Non-fiction writer Rose currently has a 3 book series on barn quilting. This is the process of painting an outdoor piece that commonly resembles a single square quilt. This is a growing trend that often brings tourism to smaller communities. https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B07SKDSGLJ is the amazon link and https://www.rusticmillingandcraft.com/ is the link to her... Continue Reading →
Fantasy/Realistic Fiction Author Naela Hurst Shares Time in this Interview
At 16 Naela discovered she wanted to become a writer and at the young age of 21 published her first book. She can write up a story in not time. Sometimes taking a few days or a few months, she can get her story out in the time it takes to let the story flow.... Continue Reading →
My Writing Space: Madness or Masterpiece
Scanning my work space I can see a baby Groot growing in a pot (bobble head), several small elephant statues, flowers my husband picks almost every day in a small glass vase with Mickey mouse holding the base of the vase, a wedding photo, notepad, a smooth gliding pen, my computer, and various crafting tools.... Continue Reading →
Interview with post apocalyptic, erotic, and action adventure author Rebecca Morman
It may be slow moving in North East Oklahoma where Rebecca hails from, her stories sure add some excitement. In 2017, she wrote her first novel, never planning to publish until her husband read it and encouraged her to move forward. Her first book 2 years to finish but the follow up only took 5... Continue Reading →
Interview With Joanne Homer
At 52 years young, Joanne finally found a career she loves Even though she had not previously explored writing as a career, after writing her first book We'll Always Have Paris, the writing bug struck and struck hard. She loved it so much so that she was determined to make a go of a writing... Continue Reading →
More Sneak Peeks
Today I'm introducing a new character in my current work. Though I had no plans on using this character, not even knowing she existed until I was finishing up my last chapter, I now have a whole new chapter added to my outline. The new chapter explores the family history of my main character, as... Continue Reading →
Morning Inspirations
I woke early this morning and before my eyes were open, I was clicking my computer to on. I went about getting my coffee and setting up my writing station as I waited for all the updates that accompany my morning start up. As I sat here waiting, I began thinking of all the authors... Continue Reading →
Work/Life Balance
Though most writers can get caught up in their work, finding balance is so important to our overall health and relationships. I myself have been preoccupied with writing and all it entails. I'm walking away for several hours today, all devices shut off, to spend time with the hubby and my pups. Even though I... Continue Reading →
