Nothing gives me more pleasure than introducing my friends on this blog. I met Orly Konig years ago when we were part of a writer's group that no longer exists -- but that evolved into the Women's Fiction Writers Association with Orly at its helm. What fascinates me with novels is how authors take a tidbit from their own life and blow it up on the page into something completely different, new, … [Read more...] about Author Interview: Orly Konig Turns Her Love of Horses Into A Heartfelt Debut Novel
What’s in the Box? (Hint: ARCs of Left to Chance!)
The final corrections/changes for Left to Chance have gone off to my editor at St. Martin's Press. When I read through the pages, I was reunited with Teddi and the cast of characters I'd left behind, and I was relieved to find out -- I still loved them! Left to Chance has been called a "heart healing" story and in such a tumultuous time in our country, who couldn't use that, right? To be … [Read more...] about What’s in the Box? (Hint: ARCs of Left to Chance!)
Guest Post: How Author Ferris Robinson Promoted Her Book On Facebook Without Losing Friends
Full circle moment. Our guest blogger today on WFW is Ferris Robinson, who was one of the first, if not THE first subscriber to this blog! Ferris's novel, Making Arrangements, was part of Kindle Scout, and she won a publishing contract with Kindle Press! Way to go, Ferris! Please welcome Ferris to "the other side" of the blog. Tell us how you feel about book promo in general! Amy … [Read more...] about Guest Post: How Author Ferris Robinson Promoted Her Book On Facebook Without Losing Friends
Debut Author Jessica Strawser Writes a Whip-Smart Page-Turner (and yes, I love hypens)
Writers' live intersect these days, and for me, with no one is this more true than with debut author Jessica Strawser. We've exchange writing war stories and publishing journeys via email for over the past few years, and Jessica is the editor of Writer's Digest where I've had multiple articles and essays published. We are both members of WFWA, and Jessica has joined the online reader group, … [Read more...] about Debut Author Jessica Strawser Writes a Whip-Smart Page-Turner (and yes, I love hypens)