Several years ago, I taught classes in fiction-writing at a continuing education program for senior citizens. I’ve decided to turn my outlines and notes on these classes into several series about writing fiction. Fiction writers usually describe themselves as being either character-driven or plot-driven. This is somewhat related to genre—romance novels tend to be more … Read more
Most authors support literacy programs for two major reasons. First, the altruistic reason: illiteracy is a huge problem for the people who can’t read and for society in general. In the US, according to the Education Portal: 50 percent of adults cannot read a book written at an eighth grade level. … 3 out of … Read more
If you’re an avid reader who enjoys contests, stop by the Books We Love Sizzling Summer Sweepstakes. Books We Love (BWL) will be giving away one basket of three eBooks and two autographed print books every week for the entire summer from June to September. Every month BWL will give away a SUMMER SURPRIZE BASKET … Read more
Yesterday was our anniversary, and my birthday is later this month. My blog birthday is also in June. In celebration of my special days, I’m offering a gift to anyone who buys a copy of Dream or Destiny during the month of June. I will e-mail you an e-book of Fern’s Fancies, an unpublished contemporary romance novel. It’s … Read more