As a writer, there are times when you have to stop taking classes and slow down on the webinars, and just “sit your bottom in a chair and write.” …

Research is an essential part of writing books, but it's easy for authors to fall down "rabbit holes" – spending hours lost in fascinating but ultimately…

Writers in Northern California have access to many writers conferences throughout the year to assist writers, both old and new, hone their craft. Periodically…

In this section of the blog, I will talk about different scenery used in my novels and novels for the same genre. Today’s topic is Hays, Kansas,…

The Secrets of a New Writer The writing was something I had thought about for many years but felt that it just took too much time. My father was really…

1860, Maryville, Missouri Headstrong, fiery red-hair, Belle Stoval, orphaned at a young age, was raised by her aunt. Frustrated by life decisions made…