2015 was full of triumphs and challenges for me. In January, my first novel was published, and the same month I began writing the sequel. You would think that writing a second novel would be easier than writing a first, especially if the first one is well received, but I soon discovered that this was…
Today is the day! Cedar Fort Authors will be signing books at booth 1908. I’m scheduled to appear on Friday and Saturday from 9:00 AM till 2:30 PM. Click here for event details and tickets.
Several years ago, I was a young mom struggling with feelings of inadequacy. Life was often overwhelming trying to balance taking care of the needs of those around me and finding time to accomplish my own goals and desires. I vividly remember listening to this talk by Deiter F. Uchtdorf in 2008 and feeling that…
Looking to improve your creative writing skills? My favorite editor and youngest sister now has a blog where she will be sharing writing and editing tips. Follow her for fun and games!
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Who isn’t mesmerized by the dancing flames of a campfire? Outside, under the stars, breathing crisp air, crackling wood, the mind sharpens and opens itself to pondering the expansive universe. Last weekend in Colorado, the campfire’s usual duties expanded from warming hands and feet and toasting marshmallows to something much…
Mark your calendars for Friday, June 26 from 7-9 PM. I will be signing books at the San Tan Mall Barnes & Noble along with four of my favorite Arizona authors to benefit the House of Refuge Charity. Part of the book sale proceeds will go to the charity, along with all of the…
Author friends, I discovered a website called Read For Your Future several months ago. I was very touched by the story of Lora Wiedenheft, who dropped out of high school in 10th grade and didn’t discover a love of reading until years later. Reading opened up a world of opportunities for her and now she is giving…
Guest post by Marnae Horejs (editor and bona-fide YA) Ever since the Twilight Saga made it’s sparkly appearance on every bookshelf in America, the Young Adult genre has become huge and incredibly profitable. Not long after, the Hunger Games trilogy caught fire and swelled into a huge movie franchise, and now everyone seems to want…
For authors, reviews are like gold. If you haven’t yet, leave a review of Eruption on Amazon or Goodreads. You can also enter to win one of two signed copies being given away on Goodreads.
My husband bought it for me during our first vacation away from the kids. Hawaii. Kauai. Coconut Marketplace. The brilliant blue pendant caught my attention when we walked by the small fused glass shop. It reminded me of the glistening ocean. I couldn’t take my eyes off it. I didn’t own any expensive jewelry, and I cringed when…
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