I have been having lots of fun with lunches and dinners with friends, playing Mexican Train (a dominoes game), and attending a party where Dan, my bass-playing husband, got to jam with the band. If you love music like we do, you will want to read this interview with Erica Miner, author of Aria for … Continue reading Author Interview—Erica Miner
Author Interview—Cayce Osborne
I have been deep into travel planning lately, including a trip to visit my daughter in Idaho next month. I'm also planning a trip to Norway next summer to see the polar bears, fjords, glaciers, and other pretty scenery. Seeing polar bears has been at the top of my bucket list for some time and … Continue reading Author Interview—Cayce Osborne
Author Interview—Judy Kelly
This week I’ve had the itch to travel, so I’ve been dreaming about my next trip. It’s hard to decide where that will be, since there are so many places I went to see, but polar bears keep popping into my head. I’ve also been busy trying to get my editing business going. If you … Continue reading Author Interview—Judy Kelly
Me on the Overcoming Writer’s Block Podcast
If you have been following my blog, you know that I interview authors every other week. Well, this time it was my turn to be interviewed. I recently spent some time with Lisa Hoffman on the Overcoming Writer’s Block podcast discussing my book, my writing, and my publishing journey. Lisa found my book mentioned in … Continue reading Me on the Overcoming Writer’s Block Podcast
Author Interview—Sharon Lynn
I recently volunteered to be the board secretary of the California Writers Club Mt. Diablo Chapter and took the minutes at their annual planning meeting. They are always looking for more volunteers, since the club is completely volunteer-run. It was interesting to learn what happens behind the scenes at board meetings. I also found my … Continue reading Author Interview—Sharon Lynn
My Article in The Stiletta Newsletter
I’m a member of a couple of writing clubs, including Sisters in Crime, a mystery/thriller writers’ group. The Northern California Chapter of the club recently asked me to write an article for The Stiletta Newsletter about how I went from writing a memoir to suspense, my current project. You can find the article on page … Continue reading My Article in The Stiletta Newsletter
I’m the Other Kind of Writer
I sometimes read the blog posts or articles published by authors who talk about their writing process. This includes those who write every day because they have to—they’re writers after all!—and writing is their lifeblood. They can’t let a day go by without writing. Then there are the tireless scribes who pull all-nighters because they … Continue reading I’m the Other Kind of Writer
Author Interview—Marcia Rosen
I just returned from a getaway to the Northern California coast, and it was just what I needed. Beautiful scenery, a lovely cottage overlooking the ocean, delicious food, great music, and fun with friends. I felt myself starting to decompress within hours of our arrival. I hope you’re enjoying your summer as much as I … Continue reading Author Interview—Marcia Rosen
Author Interview—Marlene Bumgarner
As I'm writing this it’s the Fourth of July, and American flags, parades, and fireworks are all over the Bay Area. I’m reminded of what others have done to ensure that I get to live in a free country. But this holiday also gets me thinking about the independence and freedom many people crave when … Continue reading Author Interview—Marlene Bumgarner
Author Interview—Kim Black
Things have been hopping at our house this month, with family visiting from Hawaii and Idaho, and moving my mother-in-law into assisted living. We’ve experienced a lot of fun and some heartache too. Fortunately, there are good times to balance out the challenging ones. That’s life, a mixed bag of emotions and experiences that we’re … Continue reading Author Interview—Kim Black