Category Archives: Business

The business side of writing

The idea

Posted on January 3, 2020 by

We are well and truly into 2020. I guess it is time to figure out how I’m going to spend the days, weeks, and months ahead. Last year was full of tremendous change. I’m still reeling from it, still adapting … Continue reading →

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Smashwords End of the Year Sale

Posted on December 27, 2019 by

Happy Friday everyone. I am participating in Smashwords’ end of the year sale. Many of my books are deeply discounted, if not free. Free is good. So, if there is something of mine you want to try, you might find … Continue reading →

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What are you reading?

Posted on July 1, 2019 by

It’s a new month, which means new books to read. This month, my nonfiction choice is Hospital Ships and Ambulance Trains. This book focuses on transporting wounded BEF during the first world war from the front to Blighty. The second … Continue reading →

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Book Signing at Phoenix Fan Fusion (formerly Phoenix Comicon)

Posted on April 29, 2019 by

I’ll be with Vijaya Schartz signing my books and admiring the creativity at Phoenix Fan Fusion (formerly Phoenix Comicon) on May 23rd through May 26th. FMI We’ll be in Artist Alley table A404. So stop by and say hi. I’m … Continue reading →

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Translation Please

Posted on September 21, 2018 by

I bought a book. Okay, I’ve bought many, many, many books. All of them written in English. But this particular book was about finance. Finance. Yeah, it was a conspiracy book about those with stars upon thars out to save … Continue reading →

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Substitutions not recommended

Posted on June 4, 2018 by

I’m sure I’m not alone in leaving my charging cord attached to my computer. This allows for overnight charging as well as updates. I always have another as a back-up for when I’m at work, but for the most part, … Continue reading →

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Book Signing

Posted on February 9, 2018 by

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

Posted on February 5, 2018 by

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

Posted on January 19, 2018 by

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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Are You Listening?

Posted on May 17, 2017 by

Lately, I’ve been accumulating podcasts. Podcasts on gardening and writing. In other words, things I find interesting and useful. Trouble is, I haven’t be actually listening to them. In part, it’s because my truck doesn’t have Bluetooth so I can … Continue reading →

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