When the synapses fail to make a connection…
As an indie author, having an editor can, perhaps, help you avoid some of the problems I’ve encountered…but then I wouldn’t have had the joy of writing this post!
Note to self: finish what you start
The road to Hades is paved with the best of intentions…and that begins with making promises!
Nicki Sosebee: Everywoman
Who is Nicki Sosebee? Years ago, when Nicki Sosebee introduced herself to me, I had a good sense of her character even as I began writing the first few words of the first chapter. I envisioned her as being an … Continued
The end of an era
My title’s a little melodramatic, but the sentiment is real. If you’re one of my readers that goes way back, you probably already know what I’m talking about. Nicki Sosebee. At the very end of the final book, Front Page … Continued
The Best Laid Plans…
I would be willing to bet a lot of hard-earned cash that a good many of my faithful readers (both past and present) have been a bit, shall we say, exasperated at my publishing pace over the past few years. … Continued
The countdown to Nicki #13
So a lot of you know I’ve rewritten the Nicki Sosebee books (very light edits–no “changing of history”). New titles, new descriptions, complete relaunch. But I didn’t want Nicki fans to have to repurchase the books, so as I re-release … Continued
Relaunch of Nicki Sosebee
I am soooo excited. The final Nicki Sosebee book is right around the corner, following a complete relaunch of the series. Slight editing of the first twelve books, new titles, new descriptions. And, on top of that, I’m offering the … Continued
The “Weaker Sex” Ain’t So Weak
Recently, I read a book supposedly set in the 90s but it felt like it belonged in the 60s. One of the things that made it feel that way was the characters. One of the college-aged men constantly addressed everyone … Continued
Places You Can’t Visit in Colorado
Earlier this month, I talked about real Colorado cities and towns I’d used as locations in my books, but now I want to talk about the fictional places I’ve written about. There aren’t as many of those, because they exist only … Continued
Colorful Colorado Cities (and Towns) Found in My Books, Part 1
Stephen King has said more than once, in advice to aspiring authors, “Write what you know.” I don’t recall if that is the exact phrase he’s used, but that’s one of the distilled nuggets I’ve been left with after reading … Continued
