I have just finished a wonderful novel, While We Were Watching Downton Abbey by Wendy Wax. It is a super read and I recommend it. (My review is on Goodreads). After I finished reading, it occurred to me that as I lived near, and often visited Highclere Castle...
We all know the saying 'you can't judge a book by its cover' - however, it is the cover that initially attracts a reader to pick up our book. Choosing the 'correct' colour for your book cover can be difficult, as it will subconsciously give an impression of the...
I was very happy to be asked by my local bookstore, The Sherwood Park Bookworm to be included in this fun event. Copies of all my books can be found in the store, but of course the main five for this specific event were - The Twesome Loop (reincarnation/romance), The...
With the first draft of the second book in my crime fiction trilogy off to beta readers, I can rest easy for a minute. Of course, the plan is to begin the third and final book during National Novel Writing Month but... as we all know something shiny and new can always...
1. What differences are there between writing urban fantasy and children’s books? While most of my books have common themes, like redefining families and finding their own tribe, children’s books and urban fantasy are quite different. Charlie’s Fables, my children’s...
As many of you know I love utilizing prompts to spark an idea for writing a story. This one is no exception, although it ran a little longer than I envisioned. The hike started like any other, but certainly didn’t end that way. My discovery changed everything in my...
1. What drew you to write your first fantasy story? Believe it or not, it was a picture I made from a picture application of me with a dragon next to me. I wrote a short catchy phrase that I only later learned was a 'blurb' I still use on...
Photo by Melike Benli on Pexels.com Quite often we snack while we read, our choice of snack varies with our personal taste, but it may also reflect the genre we are reading. Here is a list of suggested comparable foods for several genres. Romance - Red wine & dark...
With a multiple of genres in my repertoire, I have utilized several book cover illustrators to achieve the best cover for each book. All of them have a unique style and process for creating the images. As an author the book cover is a vital tool to attract our...