Thursday at the #NINC2025 (Novelists, Inc.) writers conference began with a hearty breakfast in the hotel restaurant. Needing to walk off the calories, my roommate, Janice Hardy, and I headed to the beach for a stroll and to collect seashells for my grandson. It was relaxing to squish our feet in the sand and to … Read more
On Day One of the Novelists, Inc. (#NINC2025) 2025 conference, my friend Janice Hardy and I checked into the Tradewinds Island Grand Resort at St. Pete Beach. I’d attended this writers’ conference many years before and remembered this resort with fondness. The Grand Colonnade main hall is still impressive and was the site for many … Read more
It’s gratifying to see what reviewers think of your book when doing a virtual book tour. Here are some quotes from my virtual tour for Murder Pays a Call. This also shows the benefit of doing a book tour. You’re exposed to new readers who might otherwise not know about your book, and you garner … Read more
In case you missed some of my blog tour stops for Murder Pays a Call during my Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour, here are the highlights including author interviews, character interviews, and guest posts. Learn more about me and my protagonist and peek behind the curtain for some writerly advice. Fresh Fiction Blog – AUTHOR … Read more
Join me on a virtual book tour Sept. 11-21 to celebrate the release of MURDER PAYS A CALL. Interviews, reviews, spotlights and guest posts! Please leave a comment at each site and be sure to enter the grand prize giveaway. September 11 – Jody’s Bookish Haven – SPOTLIGHT September 11 – The Avid Reader – REVIEW September 12 – Books, … Read more
I’m excited to announce the release of Murder Pays a Call, a brand-new cozy mystery! To celebrate, I’ll be making appearances at these various online sites. Please join me for fun and prizes as we welcome Keri Armstrong, my newest sleuth. APPEARANCES Sept. 8 – Fresh Fiction Blog – AUTHOR GUEST POST Sept. 9 –Dru’s … Read more
Please join me in celebrating the release of MURDER PAYS A CALL by visiting each site and leaving a comment. Your participation is welcome and appreciated! I’ll be revising this list as new sites are added and I get exact URLs, so please bookmark this page and return often for updated info. Aug. 28 – … Read more
Welcome to September! Along with the new month come these fabulous offers for free e-books. Check them out and download some new titles to your TBR collection now! Cozy Mysteries Freebies Download 70 cozy mysteries for FREE, including my series starter, Permed to Death. Limited time offer so go see what titles are available and … Read more
Scam emails are becoming more creative these days. They try to suck you in, hoping you’ll click on a link or send a response. Then they can extort money from you or install malware on your device. You have to be very careful to check all references independently and look for red flags such as … Read more
Audiobook production has its challenges for indie publishers, but it can also be a fun and rewarding experience. Using the platform at ACX makes things easier. Owned by Amazon, this site makes it simple to produce your own audiobook. After you claim your title, upload your book details, add a sample script and an author … Read more