publishing

July 7, 2015

There comes a time in an author’s life when she considers whether she wants to do this anymore

At some strangeling point in an author’s career, she begins to be weary of her thoughts, and of the worries and stresses, and of the fears. Of the whole self-indulgence of it all. The whining and boohoo’ing and self-doubting. The loneliness and sacrifice. The highs and lows and the lows-highs-lows-lower lows-high-low and the roller coaster… Continue reading

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February 13, 2015

What if writing/publishing were like a “traditional job” . . . ?

If we were to think about our writing life, and publishing life, in the way of a “traditional job,” we may consider things quite differently. You interview and you then “sit by the phone and wait for it to ring” (most things are done online now, but you get the idea), sweating, hoping. Phone rings—you didn’t… Continue reading

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October 10, 2013

The Lightning Charmer cover . . . . it’s purdy

Welp, here ’tis – the cover art for The Lightning Charmer. It’ll be out this month. Something a little different from my former novels. I’m excited and happy, and I hope my readers will love Laura, Ayron, Betty, the crows, the wolf-dog, the lightning, the sex, the love, the supernatural, the fire — I hope… Continue reading

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December 2, 2012

Our Rose & Thorn Journal: Saying Goodbye.

Hello, gentle readers & contributors: It is with great regret and sadness that we are “closing down” production of Rose & Thorn Journal after nearly 15 years. This decision did not come easily, as it is always hard to let go of a long-held “labor of love.” We truly appreciate our wonderful volunteer staff. (You… Continue reading

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April 30, 2012

Monday Classroom: What if writing/publishing your book were like any other job?

If we were to think about our writing life, and publishing life, as a Job, we may consider things quite differently. You interview and you then sit by the phone and wait for it to ring, sweating, hoping. Phone rings—you didn’t get the job—DANG IT ALL TO HELLVITICA! That happens again, and again, until finally that… Continue reading

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April 23, 2012

Monday Classroom: Behind the scenes–Ann M. Richardson, Audiobook Narrator, Voiceover Talent

I became intrigued by voice-over talent/audio book narrators when voice-talents auditioned with Bellebooks/Bell Bridge books for my novels and the novella. They’d send me a sample and I’d listen and see if there was a “fit.” I loved Ann Richarson’s voice as Melissa (narrator in Sweetie) right away. Ann was/is perfect as Melissa–she is Melissa. I became so fascinated… Continue reading

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October 6, 2010

Random Linkages/Random Videos

These Old Spice Guy videos crack me up – and he’s not hard to look at either. This one is for you Librarians out there! For some reason I have bookmarked “10 Horrible Deep Sea Creatures” and have no memory of why – but, probably for research on something I may have wanted to write for… Continue reading

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July 24, 2010

What if publishing your book was like accepting and working for any other job?

If we were to think about our writing life, and publishing life, as a Job, we may consider things quite differently. You interview and you then sit by the phone and wait for it to ring, sweating, hoping. Phone rings—you didn’t get the job. That happens again, and again, until finally that phone rings and the… Continue reading

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March 29, 2010

My arrogant naivety had its ass kicked by reality in this publishing/book biz

You who know me, know I try to speak truths and honesty. So, over a few posts here and there I’ll admit a couple things I thought THEN versus NOW. Miss Kathryn ain’t so naïve and certainly isn’t arrogant any longer! And believe me, I’m still learning about this publishing and book business. Errors Happen,… Continue reading

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