Dear Friends, Watching the re-release of the recent Howard’s End on PBS Masterpiece, I’m reminded of various aspects of building a story. E M Forster was masterful, of course, which is why most of his novels have been translated to the screen (Howard’s End, A Passage to India, A Room Read more…
Dear Reader, Are there glimmers of hope on the horizon for a return to normalcy? Who knows? I’m trying to celebrate all the situations that are still functional in lockdown. Especially my marriage. And I can always write. And do. Maybe I can’t go to the gym, but I can Read more…
Dear Reader, There’s always such a rush of activity this time of year. I’m trying to catch up on all the things I didn’t accomplish this fall—or is it this year? My Christmas project is nearly complete, fortunately. I don’t do much ambitious cooking these days. Putting dinner on the Read more…
Dear Reader, Fall is in the air, and that can mean only one thing—a new release from Audacity Books! With pride and considerable excitement I announce OPERA OBSESSED, Volume 2 of the Obsession Trilogy. I hope you’ll fall in love with the characters, just as I did. Here’s a bit Read more…
Dear Reader, The summer heat is affecting my brain—as it always does—but nothing can diminish the excitement of a book launch. And INK OBSESSED goes live on August 1! I suggest that it’s best served with a well-chilled rosé. I’m just saying. But I hope you will enjoy it in Read more…
Dear Reader, In honor of Valentine’s Day I’m celebrating not just love but The Love Trilogy! I’ve been planning for a while to offer the Trilogy as an ebook box set, and this is the perfect time to do it. I’ll have it available on Amazon next week for $9.99, Read more…
Dear Reader, Part of the wisdom that’s available online these days about indie publishing concerns genre. People who are not authors may wonder what all the fuss is, but of course, genre is how readers find our books. Readers know what they want to read, and Amazon (and other sales Read more…
Dear Reader, I am often reminded of the importance of gratitude in my life. And the reminders are not always gentle. Whenever I start to feel overwhelmed by the tasks before me, I remember a story a friend told me years ago about a time when he was feeling quite Read more…
Dear Reader, Volume II, LOVE AND THE EPIDEMIC, is one step closer to reality. Three steps, actually: the text is off to the editor; the cover is finished; and the ebook is live on Amazon for pre-orders! Thanks so much for joining me on this journey. Tim Barber at dissectdesigns.com outdid himself this time. If Read more…
Dear Reader, If you’re anything like me, then you’ve been feeling it too, whether you’re as restless as a willow in a windstorm or not. Spring fever is a common complaint, and the sight of some beautiful flowers set me off this week. More than wishing for a change in Read more…