Welcome back friends, my apologies for the delay, but here at last is our final installment in the three part series, “The Ten Commandments of Independent Publishing. The first six covered most of the technical issues involved when you choose to publish your own work. These cover the practical and a bit of the … Read the rest 
I’m preparing for my panel at the Writer’s Digest Annual Conference. The conference kicks off tomorrow, here in New York City. The title of the session is “Getting Real About Self Publishing.” I wanted to share what I have learned along the way, and to share some of the great resources that I use. They’ve … Read the rest 
Aloha Friends, Forgive me for neglecting “ye olde blog,” but I have been a busy girl. I’ve also been suffering from a bout of “well, does anyone really care about my shenanigans?” bouts of self-doubt. But, several of you have asked me about the blog and why I have not been posting. So I’m back … Read the rest 
Hey everyone, I am happy to report that the lonely, painful tooth is feeling all better thanks to all the various therapies applied including dental, massage, and laser lights. But what a toll it took on my energy and enthusiasm. I will say I took the time to relax and I gave my body the … Read the rest 
Back on track. This week I started a new semester of my drawing class. Our homework was to do as many contour drawings as possible. So I looked around the house and the garden for various subjects including a potted plant, a vine, and an outdoor chair. Then I had some time in the … Read the rest 
First of all, I want to thank everyone for their outpouring of support at the news of my mothers’ death. I was so touched by all of your comments here and on Facebook, you are a very special group of people. It’s been a series of highs and lows as time has passed. I mentioned … Read the rest 
Okay, I know the title has already gotten you going “wha??? Forms?” Yes, forms. Why, because it’s a great way to trick your left brain. You’re looking down the barrel of your next revision and you’d rather pull out your toe nails, right? Instead, tell yourself this, “it’s just a silly one page form, how … Read the rest 