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2022: The Writer’s Block – LA Talk Radio

                The Writer’s Block, an online radio show affiliated with LA Talk Radio The Writer’s Block | LA Talk Radio, is once again on my horizon Thursday night, March 31, 2022, 8:00 pm CST. I’ve interviewed with these people several … Continue reading

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2022: Blooming Greed and Keystone Lake

                In January, my latest Keystone Lake novel, Blooming Greed, was released by The Wild Rose Press. Once again Erin is out solving crimes and some of my favorite characters are on the case. This time her neighbors are disappearing … Continue reading

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2022: Flatiron Death Grip

Last fall my novel, Flatiron Death Grip was released by Airship 27 Productions. This novel has been on my mind for years culminating from four short stories gathered together into one novel with one goal for all the characters. I … Continue reading

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2022: Writing Great Descriptions

Stories don’t work without descriptions—the reader needs to experience what the character experiences. The best way to write a great description is to close your eyes and envision the scene—lay out the scene in your mind before you write it … Continue reading

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2022: Putnam Six Book Signing – Blooming Greed!

I had a book signing at our local bookstore, Putnam Six, yesterday to launch the second in the Keystone Lake series, Blooming Greed. Chloe Fuksa and her bookstore are a great asset to our community. She opened her store a … Continue reading

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2022: Writing Talk – Setting

I thought we’d talk a little bit about setting today in our discussion about writing.  All stories have a setting – it is important enough that it can be another character. When you begin your story think about where it … Continue reading

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2022: Once Upon a Time – Beginning a Story

I thought we might talk a little about the art of writing in the next few weeks.  I work with the teen writers at the local library, and we’ve worked hard on first lines for a story so it will … Continue reading

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2022: Party!

I had a release party for Blooming Greed last night at a local watering hole. That might not describe this very successful local restaurant and bar. Callahan’s Pub is a place you want to be on St. Patrick’s Day if … Continue reading

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2022: Spring is Near

I’m so ready for spring. I live in the mid-west, and it doesn’t get as cold here as in some parts of the world, but I’m ready for warmer weather. I took the dog for a walk yesterday in jeans … Continue reading

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2022: Blooming Greed

It happens this week! Blooming Greed, the second in the Keystone Lake Series, releases for sale on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. I love this story and I love the setting. It takes place once more on Keystone Lake in eastern … Continue reading

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