Lately I’ve been doing some spring cleaning, going through closets and the garage to get rid of stuff I’ve been storing for years and clearly don’t need. I discovered that I have stuff going back to the 1960s, plus lots and lots of books. I knew I had a lot of books, but I discovered … Continue reading Author Interview—Lynn-Steven Johanson
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Bodie’s Book Club–Lessons in Chemistry
Hello, Readers! Bodie's book club is reading Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. If you like strong, quirky characters, you'll like this book. It has humor, heartfelt emotion (but not too much), and inspiration, not to mention a really great dog. The book is very popular--still number one for humorous fiction on Amazon--and I read … Continue reading Bodie’s Book Club–Lessons in Chemistry
Author Interview—Mahua Cavanagh
This week I met with a trio of authors I know to discuss book marketing and publishing. Some of us are indie authors and others have traditional publishers. We each talked about the different book marketing methods we have tried, what works, what doesn’t, plus our wins and frustrations. One thing became clear to me, … Continue reading Author Interview—Mahua Cavanagh
Join Bodie’s Amazon Book Club!
Bodie Bodie is a five-year-old border collie mix who was rescued from the pound by Northern California Border Collie Rescue before he came into our lives. You’ve probably heard that border collies are smart. Well, Bodie is so smart that he started his own Amazon book club! His club is aptly named Bodie’s Picks, and … Continue reading Join Bodie’s Amazon Book Club!
Author Interview—Janet Finsilver
The rain has finally disappeared here in Northern California, at least for now, and summer weather has arrived. Wildflowers are blooming, and I’m so happy to see the sun and dollops of color all over the place. I love color! If you love Mendocino, California—or dogs—you’ll want to check out my interview this week with … Continue reading Author Interview—Janet Finsilver
Author Interview—Judith Marshall
Have you ever dreamed of having your book optioned by a Hollywood producer and adapted into a screenplay? If so, you’ll love this interview with Judith Marshall, author of the novels, Husbands May Come and Go but Friends are Forever and Staying Afloat. Enjoy the interview! About the Author Judith Marshall was born in the … Continue reading Author Interview—Judith Marshall
Author Interview—Nancy Rhodes
During our recent New Zealand trip we went on a whale-watching trip in Kaikoura, a beautiful coastal town on the South Island. After jet-boating to different areas and much patience, we were finally able to see two sperm whales. I was tickled, since I’ve never seen sperm whales before. They dive deep for long periods … Continue reading Author Interview—Nancy Rhodes
Author Interview—Roxy Eloise
This has been a crazy winter! We’ve been swimming from one atmospheric river to the next here in the San Francisco Bay area, the Sierras are buried under many feet of snow, and it’s flooding all over the place. From what I hear, other parts of the country have also been suffering from a moody … Continue reading Author Interview—Roxy Eloise
My Article on Anastasia Pollack’s Blog
The Green Monster I was delighted to be invited to write an article about my book, Confessions of a Middle-Aged Runaway, for Anastasia Pollack’s blog, Killer Crafts & Crafty Killers. This blog is primarily devoted to mystery writers, but occasionally an exception is made for other types of books, such as my memoir about my … Continue reading My Article on Anastasia Pollack’s Blog
Avoiding Disaster in Auckland, New Zealand
Sky Tower in Auckland, New Zealand Four days before my husband, Dan, and I were scheduled to fly to Auckland on January 31st, the Auckland International Airport closed because of flooding. It was reported that the city received 75 percent of its usual summer rainfall in fifteen hours, resulting in flash floods. Some of those … Continue reading Avoiding Disaster in Auckland, New Zealand
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