How the Write-a-thon is Going

Hello Fellow Readers and Writers–

Well, I have eight chapters under my belt. I’m hoping to write at least two chapters a day, seven days a week. At that rate it will take me another two weeks to finish the first draft of Smothered in Yarn. Not bad, really. Then comes the fun part of . . . → Read More: How the Write-a-thon is Going

Write-a-thon & New Laptop

Hi Readers and Writers–

Tomorrow starts the intensive writing of my new book, Smothered in Yarn. I have my Calendar of Events done for the book, which is my version on plotting. Now I just have to apply bum glue and get down to the fun part–writing the book. This usually takes the form of . . . → Read More: Write-a-thon & New Laptop

Tucson Festival of Books

Dear Readers and Writers–

I just got back from attending the Tucson Festival of Books at the University of Arizona in Tucson. WOW! It was well worth the 7-hour trip.

I met Jenn McKinlay, Nevada Barr, J.A. Jance, Margaret Coel, and several other mystery writers. What a kick! I also attended three panel discussions, which . . . → Read More: Tucson Festival of Books