Last summer, I researched blogs for my book tour. I spent hours reviewing potential blogs, creating a blog spreadsheet with blogger names and contact information, and developing relationships with fellow bloggers. This year, I’ve added several blogging series to my own blog that use guest bloggers—namely Writers @ Work and Writers Read. So I’ve been...Read More
Today I’m delighted to welcome Jacqueline Corcoran as today’s Writers Read blogger. She’s an avid mystery reader and the author of several books. Here’s what she says about her mysteries: “My own published mysteries are on the grittier side and feature female protagonists, who are in their early 20’s and are angst-ridden: A Month of Sundays (Whimsical...Read More
Dear Writers, Are you still looking for great books to read this summer? Stop by the blog every Friday for our special summer reading series, Writers Read. Last Friday, Maggie Lux Cumings wrote about fantasy novels. This coming Friday Jacqui Corcoran will blog about mystery novels. And, nearly every Friday, we will have a contest...Read More
Welcome to Friday and our new series, Writers Read. Congratulations to Barbara Bruneau who won a copy of Bob Sitze’s book on hope. Today’s guest blogger is my friend and colleague, Maggie Lux Cumings. She blogs at Never Done It That Way Before and stopped by our blog to recommend Witch and Wizard Fantasy Novels....Read More
Today I’m delighted to welcome guest blogger Nina Amir, author of How To Blog a Book. Interested in winning a copy of her new book? Enter by noon on Monday, June 25. The winner will be announced on the blog on Tuesday, June 26. Each of these steps will gain you a separate entry into the drawing:...Read More
Maybe it’s the heat (multiple days of 90+ temperatures), maybe it’s the nasty cold I caught last week—but I woke up thinking about driving in the snow. When blinding snow surrounds the car, limiting vision, I am forced to be in the present moment. There’s no other option. No longer able to see for miles,...Read More
Dear writers, Need some good books to read this summer? Our summer reading series Writers Read is under way. Not only will you receive great book recommendations, but you will also have many chances to win books! On Friday, my friend Bob Sitze wrote a smashing post on great nonfiction books. Comment on Bob...Read More
I met Bob Sitze years ago when I was in graduate school. Over the years he has served as my mentor, friend, project manager, fellow author, and book recommender. Bob’s here today to talk about the nonfiction books you might want to take on your summer vacation or to the park. Comment on the blog...Read More
Last week, I saw this sign when I dropped my daughter off at school: “What do you think it means?” I asked my ten year old. “Model for your children,” she mused. “It must mean put on a fashion show for them.” While I don’t think that was the message the principal had hoped to...Read More
Nearly every day a new social media tool pops onto the market advertising, “You need me!” Email has become almost passé. Why email when you can Facebook, Tweet, Pin, and share with your circle of friends and the world? Most writers think about social media as a tool to increase their platform. We’ve seen other...Read More
