Month: February 2019

The Power of Reviews

The Power of Reviews

A few months ago, I was featured on E.A. West’s blog. I’m repeating the blog message here because it’s so important for writers. There are two things I do when choosing a book to read—I read the book blurb and check the reviews. My preferred venues for reviews are (in this order) Amazon, Goodreads, Barnes …

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You’re Invited

You’re Invited

Welcome to my Facebook Virtual Launch Party. Get comfortable and join the conversation from the comfort of your living room. We will meet from on Thursday, Feb. 21 from 6:30 – 8:00 for a chance to talk and win freebies. You’ll have an opportunity to win free books, a quilted mug rug, art prints, and …

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A Visit to a Drum Circle

A Visit to a Drum Circle

When I was writing The Street Singer, I searched for information about Asheville, NC, the story’s setting. I came across an article about a drum circle. I had no idea what that was until I dug a little deeper. When I did, I knew I had to include a scene in the book that took …

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Grammy Award Trivia

Grammy Award Trivia

The 2019 Grammy Awards will air tomorrow evening. I decided to take a look at the history of this prestigious music award. Now that I have a few facts, let’s play trivia. When were the first Grammy Awards held? Where did the awards’ ceremony take place? Who were some of the big winners? What songs …

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Hello, Friends

Hello, Friends

So many of you have been asking about a print release date for The Street Singer. February 22 is the digital release date. It can be purchased and downloaded to Kindle, Nook, iBooks, or however you view online books. It’s standard procedure for my publisher, Pelican Book Group, to release digital before print. When I …

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