Hiking to See the Beautiful Fall Colors in Idaho
2021-10-04
This past weekend, Storm and I got a chance to go hiking in Idaho. We saw some beautiful fall colors. I got several pictures. Enjoy!
Grand Junction Writers Get Creative
2021-08-03
I had so much fun at the recent “Your Writing Matters” writing workshop. A big “thank you” and shout-out to the Western Colorado Writers’ Forum, which hosted this event. They work hard to bring writers together for educational and creative activities in the Grand Junction area. Linda Skinner, particularly, hasContinue Reading
Are You Feeling Discouraged About Your Writing Progress?
2021-06-07
I’m excited to announce that my new book for writers, Your Writing Matters, is now available on Amazon, and is soon to be available everywhere books are sold. This book came about as a result of my own experience as a writer, as well as from my discussions with otherContinue Reading
My New Novel, “The Beached Ones,” Has a Publisher!
2021-04-22
I’m thrilled to share the great news: My latest novel, The Beached Ones, will be published in 2022. I signed a contract with the fabulous and energetic CamCat Books a short time ago. Here’s how they summarized the book recently on their library newsletter: Believed by the world to beContinue Reading
Overwhelmed Writer Rescue Featured in Lit Reactor
2021-04-20
I’m excited to share that Overwhelmed Writer Rescue was recently featured in writing magazine Lit Reactor as one of five books to optimize workflow and avoid burnout. Writer Andrea Johnson noted that optimizing one’s productivity is often more about working smarter than working harder. “Therefore, I have curated a listContinue Reading
Dinner for Two at Swan View Ranch
2020-07-28
My mom raises South African Boer goats at her ranch in Colorado. Currently, it’s breeding season there. The bucks are in with the does which means if all goes well, the place will be bleating with babies in about five months. But romance among goats isn’t as simple as puttingContinue Reading
Daily Sentinel Features “Writer Get Noticed!”
2019-05-02
I’m excited to share the new article that recently appeared in the Daily Sentinel. My thanks to writer LaReina Kalenian for reading the book and for her thoughtful questions.
My New Book, “Writer Get Noticed!” Releases Today!
2019-04-08
I’m excited to announce that my new book, Writer Get Noticed!, officially released from Midchannel Press today. If you”re a writer looking for readers, this is the book for you. The competition is stiff out there these days. In 2017, there were over one million books self-published—and that’s not countingContinue Reading
Thank You Boise Editors!
2018-09-15
I had a great time speaking to the Boise Editors group this past week. The workshop was entitled, “Taking the Leap: When to Risk a Bold Move for Writing Success.” (Read more about it on my speaking page.) It can be hard to know when to take a risk toContinue Reading
Thank You Western Colorado Writers!
2018-08-02
It’s a lot of fun to do an event in your home town. I did that once before when I held a book signing for my novel, Loreena’s Gift. (Read more about that event here.) I got to reconnect with a lot of people I hadn’t seen in years, whichContinue Reading