In writing a novel, authors research much more material than goes into the story. If we add too much, our editors call it an info dump. But too little, and things might not make sense. In Star Tangled Murder, hairstylist Marla Vail and her detective husband, Dalton, attend a battle reenactment at a living history … Read more
Reviews are an author’s lifeblood. At best, they can strongly influence new readers to buy your book. At worst, a slew of poor reviews or low numbers may lead your publisher to think twice about accepting your option book. The quantity and ratings also affect your promotional opportunities since some ads require at least 10 … Read more
I am excited to announce the release of STAR TANGLED MURDER, #18 in the Bad Hair Day Mysteries. Published by Orange Grove Press Digital ISBN: 978-1-952886-24-9 Print ISBN: 978-1-952886-25-6 Edited by Deni Dietz at Stray Cat Productions Cover Design by The Killion Group, Inc. Interior Design www.formatting4U.com Cover Copy by BlurbWriter.com Join me at TWO … Read more
This year at the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, many tempting food choices await at the booths around World Showcase. I lucked out this year with all good selections. Accompanying us were Sue and Mark Bernstein and Ann Meier. At World Showcase, we turned left toward Mexico. Our first stop was Lotus House … Read more
We visited Kraft Azalea Garden in Winter Park the other day. It’s a lovely, tranquil nature park bordering Lake Maitland. The 5.22 acres are shaded by tall cypress trees where white great egrets flock in the branches. Of course, in spring the blooming azaleas are an attraction themselves. Over … Read more
While it may seem a no-brainer to reissue a backlist title in print format, it’s not so easy. There’s a lot more work involved than you might think. Assuming you’ve revised your traditionally published book earlier and reissued it in digital format, you’ll need to refresh this material before converting it into print. My eight … Read more
The Festival of the Arts during the winter months at Epcot is always fun to attend. You can view art works on display and sample dishes at food booths around World Showcase. Here are some of the items we tried: Duck and Dumplings at the Artist’s Table by the American Adventure. Smoked Duck … Read more
I am excited to announce that Keeper of the Rings is now available in a new print edition! This is the book that taught me how to write a murder mystery. It was the fourth novel I wrote for Dorchester in my early days as a romance writer. This version has been revised and updated. … Read more
If you’re looking for a weekend spot north of Orlando where you can kayak, canoe, and hang out by the river or in a tiki bar, Wekiva Island is the place for you. It was not the place for us old fogies. The structures had a dilapidated look about them, except for the bar that … Read more
The 72-degree waters at Blue Spring State Park in Orange City, Florida attract hundreds of manatees, also called “sea cows.” Situated by the St. Johns River, this park offers canoe and kayak rentals, a walking trail, a river boat cruise, food concessions, and more. We’d heard about the manatees but hadn’t gone … Read more