Character values

all righty great topic! LOL Values - I guess, looking back on my characters - that they have several main values, but one that stands out...

The Good, The Bad, and The Murky

I don't like straight good guys/gals, and I don't like straight bad guys/gals. I believe all characters have to have a little bit of...

Character Values: "Others First"

When we decided to do Character Values as a theme, I thought what are character values? I know the difference between a good character and a...

The Magick of Free Books

You know how, when you have kids, you rediscover all sorts of old childhood haunts from a completely new perspective. Amusement parks, regul...

Creating Believable Worlds

Creating Believable Worlds I began my writing career as a straight SF/F author way back in the dawn of time. And as a part time teacher of f...

Now Entering The Twilight Zone

On Friday, June 15th I’ll be celebrating the release of my latest novella, La Mirage . Part of Samhain Publishing’s Midsummer Night’s Steam ...

Looking for Love at the Library

Dare I remind you that my mother isn’t a reader? Therefore, her favorite place for an outing wasn’t the local library (or bookstore). (We ha...

A Bonding Experience

I can't remember ever NOT going to the library. As a teenager just mentioning that I wanted to go to the library was the only thing guar...

In Tribute to Libraries

Ever since I was a little kid, libraries have held a deep fascination, a mystique if you will, with all their books. My elementary school d...

new release - Heart of A Peacekeeper

Hi all! Book 12 in the Heart & Soul sci-fi/futuristic romance series, Heart of a Peacekeeper, has just been released in ebook and trade ...

Want to be a Writing Contest Winner?

Excerpt from PERFECTION NOT REQUIRED: "You're living in sin?" the salesman shouted in the middle of his real estate pitch. He ...

Guest Blogger - Rhonda Stapleton

Today I had difficulty posting to the blog (probably burn out from last week's party) but I was finally able to log on and post this won...

As A Thank You

In order to thank our fabulous guests for taking time out of their busy schedules to celebrate our first anniversary with us, we'll be s...

Finally recovered

I lost Saturday in there somewhere. The party was a blast and I think a good time was had by all. The royalty all managed to get along, ther...

Raise your glass!

I know everyone is eager to get to the buffet and the dance floor, but now that everyone on the guest list has arrived, I think it's tim...

We Finally Made It!

Why am I always the one who gets the driver who picks the hover-limo that going to blow a coolant hose in the middle of traffic leaving us s...

Guests are arriving!

The guests are arriving and, man, you ought to see the bling! Not that it's ostentatious or anything. These people wear it like us regul...

The finishing touches...

I always get nervous before a big party. Will everything turn out all right? Will the guests have a good time? Usually if you mix good food,...

Playing Dress Up for the Party!

I can completely agree about the nubby fingernails Lynda, but that's what press-ons are for. And my favorite salon does a faubulous faux...

The Big Day

Wow! This week has certainly rushed by as we've gotten ready for our first anniversary party. Planning these things is always fun and al...