Monday, Monday: Announcing a Giveaway

September 26, 2011 By: Patricia

Oops, Murphy wasn’t quite finished One last word about Murphy’s Law…Katie Kitten’s digestive system started acting up again Friday night, so I’ll probably be spending some time at the vet with her this this week. And of course, this is the week I plugged in a whole bunch of activities I can’t or don’t want …Read More

This is Gonna Be a Good Day…if Murphy Be Willing

September 23, 2011 By: Patricia

I’ve been finishing up the final edit on my novel for a week and a half and it shouldn’t have taken this long. But you know how Murphy responds to people with deadlines. He throws every obstacle, complication, and time waster he can think of in the hopes he can derail our projects. I’ve dealt …Read More

Through the Looking Glass: Publishing Today by Lynda Hilburn, Guest Blogger

September 22, 2011 By: Patricia

I do find some of the most interesting people to appear on my blog. Today’s guest, Lynda Hilburn, has been “a rock-and-roll singer/musician, a typesetter/copy editor for various newspapers and magazines, a professional psychic/tarot reader, a licensed psychotherapist, a certified clinical hypnotherapist, a newspaper columnist, a university instructor, a workshop presenter and a fiction writer. …Read More

Wednesday Scramble

September 21, 2011 By: Patricia

Thursday’s Guest BloggerColorado author Lynda Hilburn will be here tomorrow! Her vampire series has just been released in the U.K. so we’re all celebrating her exciting news. I read The Vampire Shrink when it first came out in the U.S. so I can say with authority that if you like super sexy vampire love stories, …Read More

Chiseled in Rock Tuesday: What’s New from Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers?

September 20, 2011 By: Patricia

I’m over at Chiseled in Rock blog today to do a show and tell about a few of the new releases from the members of Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers. Today’s list has everything from young women’s fiction to vampires, and the cover art is a treat in itself. I hope you’ll stop by to say …Read More

Worst Movies Ever Blogfest

September 19, 2011 By: Patricia

I’m participating in Alex J. Cavanaugh’s Worst Movies Ever Blogfest today. Alex says: “Worst Movies Ever Blogfest! On Monday, September 19, post a list of up to ten of the worst movies you’ve ever had the misfortune to watch. Films that just oozed awfulness and featured plot holes so big you could drive a bus …Read More

Who Wants to Do NaNoWriMo With Me?

September 16, 2011 By: Patricia

I’m going to participate in National Novel Writing Month with the following goals in mind: 1) Start a new book based on an idea I’ve played with for about five years. 2) Finish at least that 50,000 word draft between November 1st and November 30th. No excuses. 3) Use NaNoWriMo to develop the habit of …Read More

Writers Need to Enter the “Zone” by Jim Ingraham, Guest Blogger

September 15, 2011 By: Patricia

I’m so pleased to introduce Jim Ingraham to my blog today. Jim is published by Five Star/Cengage, so that already tells me he brings us a top-notch story that’s well-written and well-edited. Reading Jim’s bio from his website increased my interest in checking out his work. He has a well-rounded background in the military and …Read More

Wednesday Scramble

September 14, 2011 By: Patricia

Tomorrow’s Guest AuthorI’m excited to welcome Jim Ingraham to my blog for his first visit (and I hope not his last). Jim is the author of the Randa Sorel mystery, Sahara Dust, scheduled for release in October. I hope you’ll join us tomorrow to learn more about Jim and his books. Douglas County Writers’ Conference …Read More

Chiseled in Rock Tuesday: I Found the Gold in Denver

September 13, 2011 By: Patricia

My Chiseled in Rock post today is about the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers Colorado Gold Conference and the workshops that really stood out for me. I hope you’ll come on over and add some of your own favorite conference experiences from across the country.