If I Had My Druthers….

February 4, 2013 By: Patricia

I’d eat TCBY frozen yogurt with hot fudge sauce and peanut butter cup pieces whenever I felt like it. A whole team of housekeepers would come in and clean my home from top to bottom once a month. My private office would be soundproofed and climate-controlled. My person (because anyone who has her druthers has …Read More

NCW Conference 2013 and Top of the Mountain Book Award

February 2, 2013 By: Patricia

Northern Colorado Writers Conference 2013 The best little conference in Northern Colorado is scheduled for April 26-27 in Fort Collins, Colorado. Sponsored by Kerrie Flanagan’s Northern Colorado Writers, this year’s attendance will be capped at 125 registered participants. With a group this size, you’ll have the chance to meet almost everyone, including the agents and …Read More

Letting People Read Our Work by Cindy Keen Reynders

January 31, 2013 By: Patricia

Cindy Keen Reynders was born in Portland, Oregon and has lived all over the United States and also in Japan. She currently lives in Cheyenne, Wyoming with her husband Rich whose family has lived in the state for generations. At one time, she had three poodles that matched the color of her carpet. She now …Read More

It’s Sign-Up Day for the April A to Z Blog Challenge

January 30, 2013 By: Patricia

If you haven’t participated in this fun blog challenge yet, you might want to give it a try this year. It’s a wonderful way to make new blogger and writer friends, and it’s a super way to get yourself in a regular blogging and blog-hopping routine. During the A to Z challenge, participants post each …Read More

Chiseled in Rock Tuesday: What’s New?

January 29, 2013 By: Patricia

Need something new to read? Check out the recent and upcoming book releases from members of Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers at Chiseled in Rock blog. Pretty cool cover art this month…

Fractured Fairy Tales, A Book Cover Art Designer, and Another Decluttering Project

January 28, 2013 By: Patricia

First, those fractured fairy tales: A member of my critique group has a short story in a newly released anthology called Open Doors: Fractured Fairy Tales from Wayman Publishing. Writing as Katherine Valdez, her pen name, she created a story about Red Riding Hood getting revenge. I picked up my signed copy of the anthology …Read More

The First Book in Literary Agent Rachelle Gardner’s Field Guide for Authors Series

January 26, 2013 By: Patricia

The first book in literary agent Rachelle Gardner’s A Field Guide for Authors series is available now for Kindle readers and will soon be available for other e-readers. How Do I Decide? Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing does a good job of laying out the pros and cons for authors at every stage of their careers. …Read More

Self Promoting My Self Promotion by Richard S. Keller

January 24, 2013 By: Patricia

I’m happy to welcome back a writer from Northern Colorado, a young man of enormous talent I met through Northern Colorado Writers. Richard S. Keller has completed a novel, a worthy accomplishment on its own, and is searching for an agent. A professional writer for 26 years, with experience in magazine, newspaper, and online publications, …Read More

A Creature of Habit: Rice Cakes with Crunchy Peanut Butter

January 23, 2013 By: Patricia

I’m a creature of habit, so when I find something I like (something that won’t hurt me or get me into trouble), I tend to turn it into a regular part of my schedule. The rice cake with peanut butter has become the one constant in my lunch. I usually add a piece of fruit …Read More

Chiseled in Rock Tuesday: Review of Mariano’s Crossing, a Novel by David M. Jessup

January 22, 2013 By: Patricia

For anyone who loves to read historical fiction and especially for those interested in Colorado history, I highly recommend the award-winning Mariano’s Crossing by David M. Jessup. For the synopsis, my review, and more, visit us over at Chiseled in Rock today.