Last week's Author Showcase went really well. Selling books is always a good thing. Particularly since I'm donating 50% of royalties to domestic violence shelters. The National Network to End Domestic Violence has joined forces with me to promote the books. Southern Writers Magazine donated a half-page ad for me. Special guest Robyn Carr gave a … [Read more...]
Donating Royalties
The idea to donate royalties isn't a new one. It's a marketing tool, but not a ploy. If you're not entirely familiar with the backstory, here's a shortened version: It was an usual Sunday afternoon, typically reserved for spending time with Sue. But, November 1, 2015, I was working on Nathan's Clan of Deadheads; writing or revising, I can't … [Read more...]
New Opportunities
The new year has brought new opportunities. An interview on Spilling Ink, a podcast about the writing life. Revising and editing really can make or break a story. Decisions, decision, decisions. I personally go through countless edits on everything I write. Even the theater reviews I do, and that can be rough with such tight … [Read more...]
2017 Accomplishments
I hope everyone had an enjoyable Christmas, 8 days of Chanukah, and, today, a great Boxing Day. For some us, 2017 has been a rough and tumble year. Yet, there have been some positives. For me, the publication of Jenna's Gang of Deadheads, the inclusion of "Mary's Zombies" in Vegas Strong: A Charity Anthology, a collection of works to benefit … [Read more...]
I made the news
I made the news, and didn't know it! The Las Vegas Weekly wrote a lovely article on the release of Vegas Strong: A Charity Anthology. The book is a compilation of short stories with the city the common thread tying them together. I wrote a piece, titled Mary's Zombies," specifically for the project. I thought it might be a chance to offer a … [Read more...]