Tag: authors
New Author Support Group
In the wake of the Fantasy and Science Fiction Network shutting down, many of the members rallied together to create a Facebook-based group for authors, readers, and fans alike to gather around and talk fantasy and science fiction books! The Fantasy and Sci-Fi Readers Lounge is described as, “a gathering place for all those who love the thrill of magic and futuristic adventures! The Fantasy … Read More New Author Support Group
A Final Farewell
Yesterday, an organization I’ve been involved with for five years closed it doors along with the publishing company that branched out from it – both the Fantasy and Science Fiction Network and Azure Fire Publishing. It has been an adventure and great learning experience working with the authors of the two groups and will forever be remembered. You can see the farewell notice on … Read More A Final Farewell
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A Moment of Darkness
This week I sent my end book through to be published. I then shared the new cover on Facebook…and thought I should share here as well! A Moment of Darkness is Book three of The Chronicles of Elizabeth Fairbairn. The blurb is: Elizabeth fought with her father to save the coven with The Veil’s help and succeeded. She secured the peace her coven desired … Read More A Moment of Darkness
Writing goals
Last year, not much was written in way of my books so this year… I aimed for change. I had last published in January 2017 until just recently and that was a huge gap. I had an unfinished series, many unfinished works, and just no drive to get any of it done. I dealt with a lot of stress and distractions! Early on in … Read More Writing goals
To read or not to read
Okay, that may be a little corny, but its a question many authors think about. Do readers still read print copies or are they going to eprint more? Who reads (ages, demographics, etc…)? As an author, I try to stay somewhat informed of the trends of readers. Do teens read as much as they when I was in school? Do adults read books anymore? … Read More To read or not to read
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COVER REVEAL: Multifaceted
This book has taken me so long to write, over two years. I would do a lot of research and then hit writers blocks but I finally finished and am proud to present it to you! Blurb: A transformation that takes the smallest of elements and turns it into a sentient being that influences humans according to their desires. Will it ever tell it’s … Read More COVER REVEAL: Multifaceted
Busy Bee Over Here
The last month things have been so busy I haven’t posted a thing, for that I apologize. My goal is to get caught up and get my posts going again. Here’s what’s been happening… I finished one book – edits, cover, formatting… I’m just waiting for the proof copy to arrive before I can go any further. I have also finished the first draft … Read More Busy Bee Over Here
Literary Love
This past weekend was the Literary Love Savannah book event in Savannah, GA. This was my first book convention and for three days I was non-stop going and it was a blast. We got into Savannah on Wednesday evening with the activities starting first thing Thursday morning. First, hubs and I took advantage of some free time and walked River Street and getting some … Read More Literary Love
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BOOK REVIEW: Ghost Haunting from Ally Shields
Ghost Haunting A Maggie York Paranormal Mystery written by Ally Shields Book Blurb: Her most dangerous suspect may not be flesh and blood… Since recovering from a sniper’s bullet, homicide detective Maggie Girard has been able to see ghosts. With her partner, Josh Brandt, away on an undercover assignment, Maggie begins looking into two apparent suicides with odd paranormal elements. Surely the reports of … Read More BOOK REVIEW: Ghost Haunting from Ally Shields
BABIT (Houston, TX)
On Wednesday, a fellow author reached out to be about attending the Books are Bigger in Texas Author Event being held in Houston, Texas asking if I wanted to attend. What girl could refuse a well known event, especially when she had no other plans for the weekend?! So I went. The event was held in the 1940 Air Terminal Museum and was very … Read More BABIT (Houston, TX)
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Reading from the grave
While on vacation many people visit sites they have never seen or not seen in awhile, I visit a cemetery. Yep. I grew up in Liberty County, Georgia and the history just seems through the air. So, where else would you find the best history but a historical cemetery! During my visit I did a short reading from my book Born of The Veil … Read More Reading from the grave
International Literacy Day
UNESCO International Literacy Day 2017 8th September 2017 The theme for this year is “Reading the Past, Writing the Future” “The world has changed since 1966 – but our determination to provide every woman and man with the skills, capacities, and opportunities to become everything they wish, in dignity and respect, remains as firm as ever. Literacy is a foundation to build a more … Read More International Literacy Day
