A Year of Free Cozy Mysteries – Feb. 2026 Each month in 2026, I’ll bring you a FREE cozy mystery from a friend to add to your reading basket. Meet some new characters, hang out in their locales, and snoop out the suspects along with your new favorite sleuth. Here’s what we have for February: … Read more
Earlier this week, I had the unique experience of attending the Tables Extraordinaire exhibition at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Maitland. This amazing event shares some of the ticket proceeds with local charities. This was my first visit, and it won’t be my last. The ballroom held a multitude of decorated table settings, … Read more
This week, my Kobo Plus audiobook, Permed to Death, is a Featured Listen on Indie Audiobook Deals! Check this site out, scroll down, and see what other bargains you can grab at IndieAudiobookDeals.com Did you know that you can subscribe to Kobo Plus and read or listen to my books for FREE? Sign up for … Read more
Today is Release Day for the Large Print hardcover edition of Murder Pays a Call from Center Point Large Print! This is the book for you if you prefer large print for your home library. Or, please ask your local librarian to order a copy. No job is too detailed or too difficult for personal … Read more
When doing revisions to a novel, it’s important for writers to be consistent. What does this mean in terms of spelling for words such as “Alright” vs “All Right” when writing exposition or dialogue? According to various online dictionaries, it appears “All Right” was the original spelling. “Alright” has worked its way into our slang. … Read more
Independent authors try to keep their print book prices reasonable, but when book distributors raise their costs, we may have to adjust our retail prices accordingly to maintain the same income. IngramSpark, a worldwide distributor, is increasing printing costs this year. IS sells books at a discount to bookstores and libraries. The lowest discount an … Read more
A Year of Free Cozy Mysteries – Jan. 2026 Each month in 2026, I’ll bring you a FREE cozy mystery from a friend to add to your reading basket. Meet some new characters, hang out in their locales, and snoop out the suspects along with your new favorite sleuth. Here’s what we have for January: … Read more
Writers tend to be introverts. We’re used to being home alone with our characters and computers. When we venture out into a crowd where social interaction is required, we might be at a loss for words. This isn’t the case at a writer’s conference. There we have lots in common with other participants and the … Read more
As a writer, setting goals each year will give you a path to follow. Each item you cross off your list will provide a sense of accomplishment. You might add new goals as you go along and find additional tasks to do. Each January, I set myself new creative and business-related writing goals. It’s time … Read more
In my previous post on the Five Stages of Writing, I mention Discovery, Writing, Revisions, Production and Marketing. Currently, I’m in the Discovery Stage for my next Keri Armstrong mystery. This is the process by which you discover your story. This prep time can take weeks or months, so be sure to factor this in … Read more