Combining “History, Mystery, and Romance”: Meet Author Dianne Ascroft
I’m so delighted to welcome Dianne Ascroft as a guest author on my blog. A Canadian writer who’s lived in Northern Ireland for many years, Dianne has a unique, international background for storytelling. Below are her responses to my interview questions, followed by her bio and contact/buy links. I loved your description of your books…
Read More“Born to Drink Earl Grey Tea”: Meet Mystery Author C.T. Collier
Having spent time as a college teacher, I’ve always had a soft spot for academic mysteries. So, today I’m especially delighted to welcome C.T. Collier, an outstanding mystery author who sets her stories in academia. Below are her responses to my interview questions, followed by her bio, buy links, and contact information. First off, congratulations…
Read MoreMEET TELEVISION PRODUCER AND AUTHOR PATTI PETRONE MILLER
I’m so delighted to welcome Patti Petrone Miller to my blog! Patti has used her family experiences and expertise as a special needs educator, as well as her love of all things scary, to inform her work as a multi-published author and television producer. Below are her responses to my interview questions, followed by her…
Read MoreLife’s Passages
As I write this, I’m flying home from a three-day reunion with my two older sisters. My husband did not want me to go. “Why put yourself through traveling right now?” he said. “You’re in terrible shape.” Truth be told, at the moment, I’m not feeling so hot. I’m ten days away from spinal surgery…
Read MoreMystery Writer and Architect: Meet Multi-Talented Nichelle Seely
It is always exciting to celebrate a debut novel from an author, and today, I’m delighted to feature Nichelle Seely on my blog. Below are her responses to my interview questions, followed by her bio, contact information, and buy links. First off, congratulations on the publication of your debut P.I. novel, A Memory of Murder.…
Read MoreThe Magic of Libraries
Like so many writers, libraries hold a special place in my heart. From the time I was a little girl, a trip to the library meant entering a magical world filled with countless delights—all those inviting books that could take you to different places and lives, some similar to your own and some so different…
Read MoreMeet Multicultural Romance Writer Dei Araujo
I feel a special connection to writers who are not only committed to writing entertaining stories, but ones that tackle tough subjects. Dei Araujo is one of those special writers. Moreover, she has terrific advice for aspiring writers, and I’m so delighted to welcome her to my blog. Below are her responses to my interview…
Read MoreComfort Food for Writers and Other Humans
The writing life has plenty of ups—those days when the words tumble out like Niagara Falls, the moment you type “The End” on a manuscript you’ve labored over for months, and that “yes” from a publisher. But there are also some downs—when it feels like your word faucet is on the fritz, or a rejection…
Read MoreFrom “Cop’s Kid” to Mystery Author: Meet Heather Weidner
I’m delighted to welcome Heather Weidner who has a brand new mystery series coming out next month. As she explains, she has an excellent law enforcement expert to consult whenever she needs to—her dad! Below are her responses to my interview questions followed by her bio and contact links: First off, congratulations on your upcoming…
Read MoreEven Book Fairs That Are a Bust Have Their Benefits
At six AM last Saturday morning, I packed up my suitcase of books and SWAG (bookmarks, cookies, etc.), loaded my car, and travelled eighty miles to participate in a book fair. The fair coordinator told us authors she was expecting a big turnout. We needed to have at least ten copies of each of our…
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