I am excited to announce a new trade paperback edition of Warrior Rogue, #2 in the Drift Lords Series. A fashion designer and a space warrior race to fulfill an ancient prophecy and save the world in this magical blend of science fiction and fantasy romance. Published by Orange Grove Press Printed in the United … Read more
Orlando Reads Books Convention in Altamonte Springs, FL offers advanced writer workshops for two days prior to a public booksigning. These are my notes, and any errors are due to my misinterpretation. This is a summary of what I learned. Tackle the Trifecta Touch – Email, SMS, and MMS with Dana Claire Newsletter Optimization – … Read more
The industry workshops at Orlando Reads Books Convention in Altamonte Springs, FL were excellent. They were aimed at advanced authors with all the latest marketing tips and tricks to attract readers. These are my notes, and any errors are due to my misinterpretation. This is a general summary of what I learned. Mastering the Art … Read more
Thursday at the Orlando Reads Books Convention in Altamonte Springs, FL focused on writer workshops. Friday morning had several more workshops, followed by lunch with sandwiches, pasta salad, chips and cookies in the ballroom. After this meal came a Mastermind session where authors could ask questions of industry guests. Friday night was a Masquerade VIP … Read more
This was my first time attending the Orlando Reads Books Convention. It’s a three-day event held at the Embassy Suites in Altamonte Springs, FL. The first two days were “Industry Days” with workshops for advanced authors. These talks blew my mind with info I hadn’t heard before. Topics included Mastering the Art of Ad Strategy, … Read more
Reading a cozy mystery requires a certain suspension of belief by the reader. Certain common elements are accepted in this popular subgenre and some are not. Let’s examine each one and see what we writers can do about them. Readers, feel free to chime in with your opinions! Dead bodies all over town Ever … Read more
I am excited to announce a new trade paperback edition of WARRIOR PRINCE, #1 in the Drift Lords Series. Inspiration for this action-packed fantasy romance came from the Maelstrom ride at Disney’s Epcot theme park. The tale begins in Orlando and involves sinister theme parks, ancient prophecies, and Norse myths. Published by Orange Grove Press … Read more
You may have noticed that AI, or Artificial Intelligence, is suddenly in the news. This new technology could be a valuable tool for writers. However, authors are concerned about copyright issues since the source material for AI’s algorithms is based on previously published material. The Author’s Guild has a letter calling for AI industry leaders … Read more
This Banana Rum Cake is a deliciously moist cake with a distinct banana flavor. It makes a lovely dessert presentation for company. The recipe makes approximately two cups of glaze. Use extra portions as an ice cream topping or sauté ripe bananas with the glaze in a saucepan. Ingredients CAKE 2 ripe bananas, mashed 4 … Read more
Are you a strawberry fan? Or perhaps you picked too many at the U-Pick farm? Check out my recipe for Strawberry Cobbler on Lois Winston’s Killer Crafts & Crafty Killers blog: https://anastasiapollack.blogspot.com/2023/07/cooking-with-cloris-strawberry-cobbler.html Comments on Lois’s site are welcome!