Category Archives: Books

These are books currently available by myself and select authors

Stories and Writers

I’ll be frank. I haven’t been writing. Not like I used to. I’m been in a meh stage of life, and Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, and PBS have been happy to keep me company. But, lately, I’ve been wanting to … Continue reading

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Phoenix ComicFest, formerly Phoenix Comicon

I just wanted to give everyone a heads up. I’ll be at Phoenix Comic Fest May 24-27th at the Phoenix Convention center. This year I’ll be signing with a bunch of writing friends Kayce Lassiter, Tina Swayzee McCright, Tia Dani … Continue reading

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Exceptionalism

You know the type. The ones that speed because the limits apply to everyone except them. The cheaters, liars, etc. to whom the law doesn’t apply. Exceptional characters are common figures in apocalyptic fiction. They’re the ones who break the … Continue reading

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Not Gonna Happen

I have stuff. A lot of stuff. I’ve been on this planet for a while now, lived in my house for quite a bit of time, and expanded into that spare bedroom when one of the kids moved out. Most … Continue reading

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Book Signing

Good morning all, I’ll be at the Glendale Chocolate Affaire Friday, Saturday, and Sunday signing books with 39 other authors. Come for the chocolate, the fun, the books, the free writing workshops, and the gorgeous weather. For more information, directions, … Continue reading

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Cover Story

I might have developed a bad habit. Since I belong to so many writer’s listserves I get a lot of advertising from cover designers. Especially notices about sales. Lately, I’ve been visiting them and buying covers. This is an anomaly … Continue reading

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Free Writing Workshops

Free Writing Workshops 2/10/18  10AM-6PM During the Glendale Chocolate Affaire Glendale Civic Center Annex 10AM: Social Media Made Simple by Leslie Keller 11AM: The Art of the Short Story by Tina Radcliffe Noon: Organized Pantsing by Patricia Batta 1PM: MARKETING … Continue reading

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A Little Help Please

I am in the prepping stages of a dystopian series I plan to start in March and would like some input (let’s call it online brainstorming). What is the one thing you don’t believe people should make money off and … Continue reading

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Circle of Trust

Writers, like all creative people, tend to be a secretive bunch. We don’t always like folks to look at our work while it is in progress, usually because it is ugly and we know it needs some work. But we … Continue reading

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Arizona Copper Art Museum, Part 1

Growing up in Arizona, I quickly learned the 5 C’s that drive our state’s economy. They are citrus, cattle, cotton, copper, and climate (also known as tourism). I suppose it is no surprise given that we were in mining country … Continue reading

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