Book Review: Forsaken by Gina Detwiler
Nine months have passed since Grace Fortune saw the boy she loves, Jared Lorn, die before her eyes. But Grace’s suspicions have her wondering if Jared really dead. Along with her friends, she sets out to find answers, and the investigation leads to an unexpected place: Silo City, an abandoned [...]
3 Authors Who Inspired Me by Kathy McKinsey
I’ve loved to read as long as I can remember, and as I’ve taken on the career of writing myself, many authors have caught my attention as mentors. Let me share three of them with you. Dee HendersonI love Henderson’s books because I love mysteries. Also, Ms. Henderson is from [...]
Book Review: The Formula: The Universal Law of Success by Albert-Laszlo Barabasi
Too often, accomplishment does not equate to success. We did the work but didn't get the promotion; we played hard but weren't recognized; we had the idea but didn't get the credit. We've always been told that talent and a strong work ethic are the key to getting ahead, but [...]
Book Review: Song of Leira by Gillian Bronte Adams
Reeling from her disastrous foray into the Pit, Birdie, the young Songkeeper, retreats into the mountains. But in the war-torn north, kneeling on bloodstained battlefields to sing the souls of the dying to rest, her resolve to accept her calling is strengthened. Such evil cannot go unchallenged. Torn between oaths [...]
Creating Authentic Characters Through Research by Kristen Terrette
When brainstorming my newest release, Morning Star, I asked myself, “What are careers I know nothing about, but that sound fun and rewarding?” Somehow, I ended up with a restoration home builder who landed a reality TV show and a helicopter rescue pilot. I’ve got to give my TV some [...]