I’ve heard it over and over again—write what you know. That makes sense, as writing what you don’t know is more difficult in many ways. As an author, how do…
Write What You Don’t Know
Cover Reveal for A CRY FROM THE DEEP
I’ve neglected my blog for the past month, as I’ve been figuring out when to publish my romantic mystery, A Cry From The Deep. If you’ve been reading my blog,…
The Challenge of Book Covers
When I was writing A Cry From The Deep, I never gave any thought to a book cover. That’s not unreasonable given that I had to write the novel first.…
Jumping into the Fray of Self-Publishing
It’s spring! What better time to jump into the fray of self-publishing. It’s a time to blossom, so I’m going for it. Yes, I’ve decided to self-publish my book, A…
Ukraine and the Russian Bully
Ordinarily, I wouldn’t be using my blog to write about politics in the Ukraine, but what is happening there is very dear to my heart. My grandparents and parents came…
Taking Stock
With a month to go before spring raises its lovely head. I’ve been taking stock. My husband, Robert, and I just got back from touring Machu Picchu and a trip…
Philip Seymour Hoffman – A Brilliant but Tortured Artist
I was relaxing in a hotel room in Miami a few mornings ago, when my husband, Rob, looked up from his newspaper to say, “You won’t believe who just died.…
The Brother Roars and More
2013 was a great year on a number of levels. Yes, The Brother roars and more. This short film, that I co-wrote and co-produced with Michael Stevantoni, my grandson, had…
Counting My Blessings
At this time of year, I can get pretty sentimental, thinking of the past, and those I’ve loved and lost along the way. They may not be here to share…
Success Is Not A Straight Line
As I’m planning to self-publish my novel this coming spring, I’ve been thinking a lot about my journey. For those of you who’ve read my bio., it’s been one that’s…