To Tweet or Not to Tweet

As an aspiring author, one of the things I need to do is begin building my “tribe.” That’s the group of people who will help my books be successful once they’re published. Facebook friends, blog followers, Pinterest pinners, GoodReads readers,...

A Memorial Day Memory

Today is for remembering our veterans. I doubt there’s anyone who doesn’t know at least one veteran. Most of my family members who have served are gone now, but I’m fortunate to live down the street from a WWII veteran. I’ve mentioned my...

I Remember . . .

Here’s what I remember: Playing ring around the rosey in the side yard where the sweet william bloomed. Games of button, button, who’s got the button, hide and seek, crazy eights and old maid. Cutting roses, flags (irises), mountain laurel and peonies from...

A New Shot to the Head

Errr. Rather, a new headshot. Why is it such torture having a photo taken? One of the things I need as an aspiring author is a great headshot. I can use it on my blog, on my business cards, on the cover page of my proposals and one day on the dust cover of my actual,...