The photograph above is the cover of a new collection of short stories being published by Scrivenings Press. I'm proud to have been able to contribute to it. My story is titled "Show Me Friendship" … [Read more...]
Tornado Alley Mystery Writers Podcast
I'm happy to announce my podcast interview as a member of Sisters in Crime, Tornado Alley chapter. I am thankful for the chance to discuss my writing career and to highlight the upcoming mystery … [Read more...]
Cover reveal for upcoming Dimensions of Love Anthology
I'm thrilled to announce that five of my short stories have been selected for inclusion in the two volume set of Dimensions of Love Anthology by Writers Unite! This is a collection of love stories … [Read more...]
Summer travels
Sometimes a writer just needs to sail off into the sunset with good friends and visit unusual places. I’ve been able to go on two different cruises and thought I’d share some of the beautiful and … [Read more...]
5 Free Kindle books from Scrivenings Press to celebrate World Book Day
Here is a link to their website. Enjoy! https://scrivenings.link/worldbookday … [Read more...]
How to Support Your Favorite Authors
An author friend of mine created the best display of how to support the author or authors you enjoy reading. Heather Greer is a talented writer whose talents extend to creating a colorful, succinct … [Read more...]
Character Flaws: It’s What Makes Characters Real
Character is a Greek word that means a “distinctive mark.” In psychology, they define character in their subject’s degree of integrity and virtue, as in their nobility of character. Writers and actors … [Read more...]
Arkansas Writers’ Conference Announces 2022 Contests Today!
https://www.arkansaswritersconference.com/2022-awc-contest-listing Click on the link above for information about 23 new writing contests announced by the Arkansas Writers' Conference, all for $20. … [Read more...]
Punctuation: Traffic Signals to Success in Contests
Written by Ellen E. Withers. Previously published in Writers Monthly PDF, September 2021, edited and published by Del Garrett. To sign up for a $12 annual subscription, send an email to … [Read more...]
Publisher Giveaway
Scrivenings Press, who will publish my Show Me Mystery series beginning in 2023, is having a contest. The grand prize winner will receive an eBook edition (Kindle format) of EVERY title published … [Read more...]