Are you looking for some good books for children and teens? Recently, I participated in Creating Book Lovers, a livestreamed event for children’s and young adult authors sponsored by The Author Encounter. The event featured three authors: Christina Francine, Tracy Diane, and myself. In honor of National Book Lovers Day, we explored our books and…
Face Off (Hockey Rivals Book 1) Trailer
July 15, 2021 by
Trailer for the young adult ice hockey novel Face-Off. Rival twin brothers battle on and off the ice in this dynamic young adult ice hockey novel written when I was just 16-years-old. Discover why this compelling sports book for upper…
Offsides (Hockey Rivals Book 2) Trailer
July 15, 2021 by
Trailer for the young adult ice hockey novel Offsides. Face-Off’s McKendrick brothers return in this explosive sequel, an action-packed hockey book for teens and tweens. Read an excerpt, listen to a sample of the Audible audiobook, and find a full…
Manage Your Time And Write That Book – New Course For The #WritingCommunity
June 13, 2021 by
My brand new online course Time Management Blueprint for Writers: Transform Your Life and Finish Your Book is now available! This self-paced, comprehensive course will guide you through the process of organizing your life one step at a time so that you can become healthier and happier while boosting your creativity and productivity. It can…
Do You Know Your Military Tropes? Join The Scavenger Hunt @AuthorEncounter
May 25, 2021 by
Military Appreciation Month officially recognized by Congress in May 1999, incorporates many holidays celebrating our women and men in the Armed Forces. Join us for a literary approach to celebrating the soldiers and families that proudly serve and protect our country. I’m participating in a blog hop and scavenger hunt hosted by my friends at…
Free Training For Mystery And Suspense Writers From April 19-23
April 11, 2021 by
If you write mystery, suspense, or thrillers (or just love to read them!), then you’ll want to check out ProWritingAid’s free Crime Writer’s Week scheduled for April 19-23. Whether you’re crafting a police procedural, a whodunnit, or a good old-fashioned mystery, you’ll learn how to keep readers turning the pages. Attend live virtual sessions with bestselling authors, including Karin Slaughter, Lisa Gardner,…
Marketing At Every Stage of The Author Journey
March 1, 2021 by
Replay of the live workshop, Marketing At Every Stage of The Author Journey, originally streamed in the Shortcuts For Writers: Editing Made Simple With Stacy Juba group. Award-winning author, podcaster, and Story Coach Liesel Hill discussed: * Pre-Marketing: What you…
Learn How To Write Fantasy During Fantasy Writers Week
February 6, 2021 by
Do you love writing fantasy? ProWritingAid’s first ever Fantasy Writer’s Week will be packed with free events for fantasy authors. With live sessions from bestselling fantasy writers TJ Klune, Angela J. Ford, David Farland and Stephanie BwaBwa, a world-building workshop, and a complete World Anvil software walkthrough, you don’t want to miss this event! Register…
THE BEST Collection For Children’s Writers – $49 Deal Ending Feb. 2
January 26, 2021 by
I wanted to tell you about what I consider THE perfect collection of resources and tools for authors who want to write a kid’s book (and profit like the pros do). It’s called The KidLit Creators Super Stack. In a nutshell: The KidLit Creators Super Stack is an award-winning collection of premium tools, training, and…
How The Author Encounter Can Help You Engage With Readers
January 8, 2021 by
Join me in my chat with Nan Jenkins, one of the founders of The Author Encounter. Nan will share some ways authors can interact with readers and talk about how you can get involved with The Author Encounter, which hosts…
