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I'll start by mentioning that I wasn't born with a pen in hand, writing as soon as I took a breath of air. So many authors claim to ...

Okay, I'm only posting the category that has my name. . . :-) The DAPHNE DU MAURIER AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN MYSTERY/SUSPENSE –Unpub...

Writing is a very solitary business. We are alone with the voices in our head making up impossible situations to try to connect with a rea...

A lot of stuff is going on in my head right now--no, the 'voices' aren't telling me to do bad things--it's more to the point...

Well, shoot! I forgot what day of the week it is! Blog day Wednesday. What to write about? What to write about? What to -- ah, ha! I'...

are in for the Fab Five ! Uh, no, I didn't final with Demon Within, but I had some great feedback. Actually, I'm surprised I didn...

this beautiful necklace on Jennifer Lyon's blog ! Jennifer was having a pre-launch party on her blog for three weeks and her book Blood ...

I've been racking my brains for a decent plot for the Delacorte Yearling contest I mentioned last Friday. My kiddo is just starting boo...

I turned on the news this morning and one of my old chapter mates was featured. I don't belong to the chapter any longer, but I try to ...

I'm entering the ABNA contest once again. Last year, I didn't even make it through the first round. It isn't an easy contest t...

A heavily anticipated box landed on my doorstep last Monday. My fingers trembled as I tore open the UPS box. The smell of fresh manuscripts ...