Do you like nearing the end of a project? The thrill of wrapping it up, tying up all the loose ends? Publishing a book is a definite journey, and long for me. Usually 3 years. But all that effort makes the end so worthwhile. I’m putting the finishing touches on The Heart of Everything, getting it ready for layout …
Great stories are built on great stories. There are only so many master plots. The trick is to create variations on the theme. Like Mozart did with his variations on Twinkle Twinkle Little Star or Rachmaninoff with Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. The essence remains the same but there are subtle (or not so subtle) changes that make the …
Readers want to know why authors write. Often an interview will ask the question “What made you want to become a writer?” My answer is probably trite, but hopefully amusing: I didn’t. I didn’t have childhood dreams of being a writer. I loved to read. In fact, as a child I devoured books, the longer the better. I had a vivid …
I love KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing)! The fact that you can upload your files and create and publish a book online is so cool! The process is easy, fast, and free, and I’m grateful to have their platform for my books. Unfortunately, KDP also has a number of aspects I strongly dislike. Early this year I decided to create new …