Are writing contests relevant? Worth the money? Those questions surface periodically on loops and blogs, but I’ve heard from other contest coordinators that entries are down, perhaps in response to the lingering effects of a crummy economy, but maybe because … Continue reading
One of the questions authors hear most often is, “Where do you get the inspiration for your stories?” A snippet of conversation or a hmm, what if..? can spark an idea, but sometimes the setting suggests a story possibility. Exotic … Continue reading
I’m absolutely thrilled to announce: CYPHER has been chosen as a finalist for both the NATIONAL READER’S CHOICE … and the HOLT MEDALLION awards for a Novel with Romantic Elements. It’s hugely gratifying when readers connect … Continue reading