Most of you know me as an author, but I'm an editor too! You might wonder why I decided to get into editing, so here's the scoop. Back when I was a newbie writer, I didn't have any real help in the way of writing or editing friends, writer's groups, or anything like that. That …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Christmas Miracle
I woke to the sound of my baby screaming. Panicked cries that meant something was wrong. I tried to sit up, but some kind of weight was pressing on my chest. I looked around, my field of vision a blurry, blinding whirl of flashing yellow and white. I blinked several times, trying to focus on …
Three Little Pinwheels
I’ve always had a thing for graveyards. I find them peaceful and go there whenever I need to think. As I wander among the stones, I consider the names and wonder what each person’s story was. Occasionally, something about a stone will give me pause, and I’ll stop. At times, I’ll find a poem or …
A Date With Grace
“Gracie Potter? Is that you?” Grabbing the side of her long, flowing skirt, Grace gave a brief curtsey as she scanned the sea of familiar faces, trying to see who’d called out. “All right, folks, next up for bid we have a date with Grace!” She smiled and waved as the crowd erupted in applause, …
Transplant
Six weeks to live. That was nowhere near enough time. She wasn’t ready. “I’m sorry, Elaina.” Dr. Madson’s brow creased and his mouth turned down in a frown. “Get your affairs in order.” “There’s nothing you can do?” Her husband, Adam, collapsed into his chair, face pale and drawn. She laid her head back against …
The Table
Very cool story with plenty of action and unexpected twists!
Catching Big Bad
***For anyone who listened to the podcast on 'Constructing the Novel" this was actually one of the homework assignments from when I took that class. A fun new take on catching the big bad wolf. Enjoy!*** Big Bad pulled up in front of Grandma’s red brick house and cut the engine to the mini-van. He …