LIVE with the Founder of Hometown Reads!

  Today I had the pleasure of chatting LIVE with Becky Robinson, founder of Weaving Influence and Hometown Reads, and it was AWESOME! We talked about what got me started, what I do for marketing, why I LOVE social media, and… of course… MY BOOKS! One of the BEST things about Facebook LIVE is that … More LIVE with the Founder of Hometown Reads!

A Reluctant Assassin: is the gender ratio imbalanced or just right?

  Recently I was reading over A Reluctant Assassin (more on why later) and I found myself wondering what it is that some of my reviewers don’t enjoy about the story. I mean, I had to pull myself out of it to search for the specifics I had opened it looking for (again… more on … More A Reluctant Assassin: is the gender ratio imbalanced or just right?

Thunder Road Author Rally at Maynardville Public Library! September 8, 2018

I am excited to be involved in the upcoming Thunder Road Author Rally at the Maynardville Public Library in Maynardville, TN!   From the website: We host authors from around the East Tennessee area for free events. Our largest author event of the year is the Thunder Road Author Rally. This year’s Rally will be on September 9th … More Thunder Road Author Rally at Maynardville Public Library! September 8, 2018

When you ask why…

  Like many people in this business, I cannot help looking around me and wondering Why?…   Why did that author (who has way less followers than I do) get a big contract with their first attempt?   Why does that author (who hangs out online with the same people I do) get invited to … More When you ask why…

A frightening trend that shows no sign of ending anytime soon.

  The most recent Marvel phenomenon is a perfect example of this frightening new trend of twisting LOVE. It’s just another in a long line of movies (and books… sadly) that are twisting LOVE into a sick, cruel, unrecognizable beast that hungers only for self and instant gratification. There is an unfortunately well-known series of … More A frightening trend that shows no sign of ending anytime soon.

Yes, I am a Christian. No, I don’t write sweet, Christian novels that fit in a little box.

Anyone who knows my story, has heard this all before, so I’ll do my best to “nutshell” it here (even though novelists are notoriously bad at nutshell). Years ago, when I started sending out my first novel, I had interest from multiple sources. However, the universal complaint was that I needed to either rewrite the … More Yes, I am a Christian. No, I don’t write sweet, Christian novels that fit in a little box.

Indie Author Fair at Bob Kirby Branch Library! July 14, 2018

I am thrilled to be involved in the upcoming Indie Author Fair at the Bob Kirby Branch of the Warren County Public Library in Bowling Green, Kentucky!   From the website: Bob Kirby Branch, 175 Iron Skillet Ct, Bowling Green, KY 42104, USA map  Come meet regional authors and purchase signed copies of their books. The event … More Indie Author Fair at Bob Kirby Branch Library! July 14, 2018

Looking back, Reading Troll reviews, and feeling a kinship I never expected with an author whose league I am nowhere near!

I received a notification a bit ago from Goodreads – and it has done MUCH to bolster my confidence.  Anyone who knows me, knows THAT is a tall order. Those of us who write for small presses or indie publish tend to forget that the New York Times Bestselling authors and the USA Today Bestselling … More Looking back, Reading Troll reviews, and feeling a kinship I never expected with an author whose league I am nowhere near!