Energy of True Beauty

Halfway through printing my last book proposal, the ink faded. Soon the pages blanched to wordless sheets. In all the baskets lining the shelves of my office closet, only one cartridge could be found--and it didn't fit my printer. How could I have purchased the wrong type of ink? No! My…

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Why Starving Word-Artists Need Conferences

The earth reflects our soul's need for constant revitalization. Our dry lawn shrivels as a plea for rain's kiss. But I do not bother to water the grass. I neglect the turf, much like I dismiss the aches of my clay-flesh. My aching eyes strain, but I resolve to keep my…

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Relent: A New Paranormal Read

Allow me to welcome distinguished author, Kat Heckenbach as today's guest post contributor. I recommend her writing to avid readers of speculative fiction, and look forward to each new release. When I started writing Relent, I used the working title Guilty. My goal was to show that anyone, no matter how…

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The Legendary Author’s Life

Ah, the elusive writer. One might hear an author's voice in an audiobook or on a radio program. Rare sightings of these legendary figures occur at workshops or book signings. Otherwise, years of searching might fail to spy one on the roads. Few have seen a real-life author in her natural habitat.…

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What’s More Delicious than a Writers Conference?

Hello, my beloved readers! I'm taking a short break from The Snow Angel, but there's a scrumptious reason. Richer than French brie. More savory than aged, rosemary-garlic crusted filet mignon. Sweeter than chocolate (although I plan to bring Lindt truffles for my favored editors and workshop attendees). Hungry yet? I hope…

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Spectacular News!

I'm interrupting the Worry Curse for a thrilling announcement. I've got spectacular news, and am compelled to share it with you. My lovely agent, Julie Gwinn, has been working for the past few weeks to finalize a book deal. I'm delighted to state it's official! Yesterday, Elk Lake Publishing sent me the contract…

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One Sonray

I peered over the kitchen sink to check my herbs. Spider mites crawled over the remains of yesterday's sprouts. A few hardy gnats swarmed among the carcasses of their siblings, which I'd doused with organic weaponry two days before. I emptied the last of my seeds into the not-so-jiffy pots and…

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Writer’s World Blog Tour

Welcome to my writing loft. Feel free to glance through the archives and check out a few devotional posts. I'm taking a break from the norm to participate in a blog tour. This event invites readers onto a cross-country cybertrain, in which they meet new authors and taste fresh posts. Grab a cup…

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