Using story to connect YOU to the Master Storyteller
"How can you say that someone should read a book that you don't like?" Once again, I tried to explain what I meant. "I didn't say I didn't like the book. There's some great stuff in there. I just have issues with some of the writing." The conversation has happened more than once in my life, … [Read more...]
The synopsis beckoned with the wheedling crook of one practiced in the art of reeling others in. California? 19th century? It wasn't like I had a whole series planned about that era—even one in print already. So, of course, I had to read it. Right? But I couldn't find it. See, I was … [Read more...]
Research rabbit holes. I’d found myself in another one. This time, instead of how to poison someone without using known poisons, I’d somehow ended up with an article on historical opinions on children’s clothing. Long dresses vs. short dresses. Long pants vs. short pants. And short dresses vs. … [Read more...]
I remember the moment with perfect clarity. My room was a hopeless mess, but one great thing about talking to people on the phone... Wait. I need to correct that. The only great thing about talking to people on the phone is that you can put the phone on speaker (if yours has that capability, … [Read more...]
“I found a picture.” Okay, so I should point out that I can’t remember who I said this to. Was it my friend? My launch team? In my Reader Group? Whoever I said it to wasn’t surprised. But I couldn’t stop talking about it. “Can’t you see it? She could be Madeline’s daughter—a reporter. But with … [Read more...]
Did you know that sometimes I have to be talked into requesting a review copy? Sometimes the call goes out for a book and I think, "Yeah... not for me." But someone says, "Give it a chance." And eventually, I get talked into it. When King Here came up for review, I passed. The … [Read more...]
I'll admit, I winced when I called my husband to tell him that Mom was moving home with me. It wasn't that he'd object to her presence, but it would only take a few seconds for him to realize what it meant. We live in a three-bedroom, one bath, 1100 sq. ft. home. When you leave our living room, … [Read more...]
