I join the annual Goodreads Reading Challenge each year, sometimes I succeed, but other times I miss by a book, or maybe two. This depends on how busy my life gets. I'm sure you can agree. As a writer, reading is an integral part of my education. Reading new genres,...
My daughter asked me to find certain photographs for her recently. As I went though hundreds of photos (not the digital kind either!) in this large tea chest, that belonged my Mother, it was quite apparent that the numerous family day trips and vacations all had one...
I finished Eeny Meeny in record time, it was one of those books you couldn't put down. Hence my review: Absolutely riveting! I didn't see the culprit coming. Well written and structured. A fast paced, who done it. A real page turner. I have moved onto another...
On Sunday, I was delighted to be a guest of Mike Deregowski on The Writers Block at Sound Sugar Radio. I talked about my writing process, my previous published books and then shared an excerpt from my upcoming steampunk novel, The Commodore's Gift. Listen on the...
We all have specific tastes in literature, which equates to the genres we mainly read, but there is another reason that a book can catch our interest - something that fascinates us. Obviously, the list is vast and always changing as we grow older, gain life...
I had so much fun doing this interview...nice to be on the other side of an interview for a change 🙂 https://onlineforauthors.org/mandy-eve-barnett/ Mandy Eve-Barnett is a multi-genre author writing children’s, young adult and adult books. Every story has a basis of...
Where do you get your ideas from? It may seem like an easy to answer question but for most writer's it is a multi faceted one. I have answered with: Word or picture prompts Dreams Overheard snippets of conversation People watching An idea popped into my head randomly...
I so enjoy this annual event not just because I am involved with the organization of it (I'm secretary of the Writers Foundation of Strathcona County) but that so many local authors attend - some are regular to the event but every year new authors join us. Part...
How do you prepare for a book event? Can you share tips/knowledge/experience? I happen to have two book events this month, which is exciting. The first one is Word on the Street in Lethbridge 21st September. I have attended this event several times before and...