May 28, 2014 | On Writing, Past Notes
What does it mean to tell a story? When I think of “telling a story,” I am thinking specifically of the act of verbal storytelling – perhaps around a fire with an audience of people who can leave at any moment. In this situation of verbal storytelling, it’s important...
May 21, 2014 | On Books, Past Notes, Reviews
Good news on the book front… novel SINFUL FOLK reviewed in 100-year-old BOOKLIST — the magazine the New York Times calls “an acquisitions bible for public and school librarians nationwide.” From Booklist *Starred Review* “In...
May 17, 2014 | Past Notes
BOOK GIVEAWAY WINNERS FOR APRIL BOOK MOVEMENT WINNERS BOOK CLUB WINNERS (Out of 420 book clubs that entered, the following TWO book clubs won — Set of Print Books mailed to entire book club) First Ladies Book Group Ellen Jeffers CTC Mall Book Group...
May 16, 2014 | On Books, Past Notes, Reviews
Great Review of Sinful Folk from the Historical Novel Reviews . Print edition #68 HNR (Historical Novel Society) “Riveting, poetic story… a rich medieval tapestry… medieval fans will like this.” England, 1377. Mear has been disguising herself...
May 15, 2014 | On Writing, Past Notes
I was invited by Steven Hendricks (author of Little Is Left to Tell) to participate in a “writing process blog tour.” Thanks, Steve! Each person on the tour tags three others to answer questions about creative work and their writing process. My process comments are...
