It all started with an old wooden screen door I found in the garage of a turn-of-the-century house I bought years ago. That screen door sparked an idea for a time travel romance story, though in the beginning it really was just a tiny little spark. I leaned the door against the wall in the …
Champage Book Group is open to submissions!
Champagne Book Group is open until the end of May to submissions! And even better, you don't need an agent to submit! This doesn't happen very often, so, as an editor for Champagne Book Group, (see my editor bio here) I wanted to take a minute to go over what kinds of stories are on …
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Writing Outside My Genre
Several months ago, I was approached and asked if I'd like to write a story for a Weird Western Anthology. A weird western? At the time, I didn't even know what that was. So, let's back up a few years, so I can tell you why I said "yes" to a project like that. Before …
PitMad September 2, 2021 – MSWL
Hey all! PitMad is coming up in a few days and I wanted to give a heads up that I’ll be participating as an acquiring editor for Champagne Book Group! A Little about Champagne Book Group – Established in 2004, CBG is a U.S. publisher with authors from all corners of the globe. Though the …
Indie Book Review: “Sophie’s Key,” by Jodi Jensen
When I first thought about reading a Romance novel, I shrugged off the idea as quickly as it manifested itself in my mind. Even my choices in film veer away from the Romance genre save but a few. But, some weeks later, I saw promo announcements / Tweets for the release of “Sophie’s Key” by Jodi Jensen. I have known Jodi Jensen to be a friendly and fun person to commune with over the vast distances of cyberspace. Dutifully, I purchased a Kindle copy and here is my spoiler free review.
Characters: The main character is Sophie, as the title would suggest. Through Sophie we get the classic “fish-out-of-water” character. Through which we have some comical and / or embarrassing moments. Along with Jacob and the child Meri, Jodi offers us a main and two strong secondary characters. Together they comprise a sort of trinity of wholesomeness. Of…
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Why I Took A Social Media Break
Hello again! Hope everyone is happy, healthy, and otherwise well. As for me, I'm good. Better than good - great even, and part of that is due to the lengthy break I took from social media. As an author with books to promote, and social media as one of the best ways to do that, …
My First Children’s Book
I did it! I actually wrote a children's book! Luna Kitty - In the Garden was written for my grandson. That little boy LOVES his kitty. He walks around the house saying "I love her". So, I knew I had to write a story for him. This cute book is all about his beloved Luna …
PitMad March 4, 2021
Hey all! PitMad is coming up in a few days and I wanted to give a heads up that I’ll be participating as an acquiring editor for Champagne Book Group! A Little about Champagne Book Group – Established in 2004, CBG is a U.S. publisher with authors from all corners of the globe. Though the …
13 Drops of Blood
Hello, Hi, and Greetings - it's been a hot minute since I posted anything new (I'll try to do better, I swear!). But let's get to why we're here - NEW BOOK RELEASE! That's right! I have a new book out, an anthology, and this one is special. This book is my very own love …
NEW RELEASE: City Snatchers — M. Sydnor Jr.
It is here (days-later post), book two of my epic fantasy series, The Legends of the World. Available in paperback and eBook.NEW RELEASE: City Snatchers — M. Sydnor Jr.