For me, and probably for a lot of writers, self-confidence is a friable and tenuous thing. The least little nay-saying inner voice can derail a whole project. I cherish my
What would you risk in order to get the one thing you truly desire? Seriously, what would you risk? When I was an emerging writer in my 20s, trying to
Q: Why, oh why, did you leave Daisy twisting in the wind like that? Curse you! May you burn in hell! (But after you write Daisy’s story.) A: WARNING. There
So after telling you about the process of writing a novel, I promised to talk about cover art. How does a publisher get that sucker all spiffed up and ready for
One of the questions I get most frequently is “How many books are in the Lakeshore Chronicles series? In what order should I read them?” You can read the books
One of the questions I get most frequently is “How many books are in the Lakeshore Chronicles series? In what order should I read them?” You can read the books
I was a storyteller before I could speak in fully formed sentences, or write words on paper. I know this because I have the kind of mom who tended to
Today is the official pub day of Return to Willow Lake. I’m so grateful to all the readers who helped make it a bestseller in hardcover. Now, paperback fans will
“Bookshops are the most valuable destination for the lonely, given the numbers of books that were written because authors couldn’t find anyone to talk to.” –Alain de Botton The Firebrand
A revised manuscript finally wings its way out the door. I’m posting this so you can see 1) this funny cartoon and b) the time stamp on the e-mail. From:
Confession: It felt a little odd, having a Christmas book out before Halloween. I just couldn’t drum up that cozy, romantic mood that makes Christmas so special. The good news
Next step as I stumble through this storyline is the love interest. If you’ve read any of my books, you know he is bound to be a manly man with
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