“I wish” is a simple, yet effective way to spark a story line. The answer attributed to any one character defines his/her need or desire for something out of reach or beyond his/her control; it identifies what a character wants most to become happy (or at least not unhappy) and sheds light on the intensity of his/her feelings. Wishes are, … Read More
An Audible Experience with Arrow of the Mist
I finally took the plunge and had my first published book turned into an Audio Book. The producer, the lovely Leslie Starr O’Hara, did a FANTASTIC job with all of the character voices. She honored the main character with a perfect voice and tone, and added wonderful dialect when reading dialogue of minor characters to keep with that Celtic feel. The … Read More
ARMS OF ANU Blitz & Prizes!
Tween/Teen Fantasy With A Dash Of Romance Giveaway, including AMAZON GIFT CARD. Click to enter—>Rafflecopter Giveaway Enjoy an excerpt from each P.O.V. Character: LIA~ Lia Griene folded birch-white arms against her chest. Wynn stood beside her with his wrists and ankles shackled in chains. Lia winced at the fresh blood seeping from her cousin’s wounds. She might have just enough … Read More
Release Day for ARMS OF ANU!
HAPPY RELEASE DAY for ARMS OF ANU! (AND Happy St. Patrick’s Day!) Sequel to award-winning Preteen/Teen Fantasy ARROW OF THE MIST In Arms of Anu, Lia and Kelven battle through a land of tyrants, war and magic. Can Lia escape the foes who ensnare her? Will Kelven’s love withstand the darkness taking root inside Lia? Is freedom too high a crown … Read More
Tween the Weekends–ALL WE LEFT BEHIND by Nancy Herman
It’s another Tween the Weekends monthly post (click on the link for other Tween writing/reading related posts) I’m thrilled to dedicate this month to writing friend, Nancy Herman, and her new tween release, ALL WE LEFT BEHIND. In 1846 the Reed and Donner families leave Illinois on a 2,000-mile journey to California in search of free land and a healthy climate. … Read More