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Opinion – Harper Lee
Posted on February 19, 2016 Leave a Comment
…if there is anything I never want published – I’ll destroy any and all copies…
Welcome 2016
Posted on January 4, 2016 Leave a Comment
We just crossed into a new year…are you excited? If you said, “YES!” then I’m with you. I am really looking forward to this year and what secrets it holds.The future is never certain, but I will make the best of it. My plan for 2016 is pretty simple; publish my debut novel The Manx. […]
99 Questions to Ask Your Character
Posted on June 20, 2015 Leave a Comment
Characters need to live and breathe through your story which, in turn, brings your story to life. If they don’t have odd quirks, a childhood, a family, nor any fears, hopes and dreams, then they are just letters on a page. Even with a well-developed protagonist your words will fall flat if your supporting cast […]
When a Character Dies
Posted on March 12, 2015 Leave a Comment
A few weeks ago my husband and I watched Guardians of the Galaxy which is a slap stick sort of movie about a man who is determined to be a hero and save the universe, no matter what. The movie itself was light, and between fights, explosions, and narrow escapes the hero, Peter Quill, struggles […]
Crossing the Yampa
Posted on February 2, 2015 Leave a Comment
Since November I have not written one word. It has been a dry spell to say the least. Then I received an email from Chuck Wendig’s blog with a flash fiction challenge. Just the kick in the pants I needed to write something….anything. Finding a subject was a simple matter of choosing two arbitrary numbers […]
J.T. Evans
Posted on November 17, 2014 1 Comment
J.T. Evans stopped by to chat with us about his writing life and how he gets it all done. KJ ~~ Tell us a little bit about yourself. J.T. ~~ My Day Job is working as a lead software engineer on a set of international web sites that facilitate the purchase of training courses for […]
Chelsea Brown
Posted on September 16, 2014 2 Comments
Welcome Chelsea Brown! Chelsea is an aspiring author. She is absorbing all the knowledge she can that revolves around writing and the publishing industry, and working on her latest project. K.J. ~~ What are you working on right now? CHELSEA ~~ I am currently in the midst of a first draft for a Young Adult […]
Hello Facebook
Posted on August 20, 2014 Leave a Comment
It was inevitable. The day has come that I finally got with the program and set up an author Page on Facebook. I have heard for months (okay, I’ve known forever) that as a professional person one should have all the social media that they can get. I have researched all the hidie-holes for information […]
Karen Emanuelson
Posted on August 15, 2014 Leave a Comment
KJ~~ Please tell us a little bit about yourself. Karen~~ I’m a Viking re-enactor and do era correct sword-fighting. My bird, Xanadu, a Peach-faced African Lovebird, is my oldest animal at 15 1/2. She detests my cats and is happiest if she can get them in trouble. I have two Pugs, Jera and her brother, […]
Anthonette Klinkerman
Posted on July 31, 2014 1 Comment
Anthonette Klinkerman, winner of the 2013 Reader’s Choice Award (Bronze and Silver Star), stopped in to tell us about her award winning book. KJ ~ Tell us a little bit about yourself. ANTHONETTE ~ I was born in San Diego and transplanted in Colorado. Among the many hats I wear, I am a public speaker, […]
Kathie Scrimgeour, Fine Art 