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Book Review: Katie Watson and the Painter's Plot
Posted on January 22, 2020 Leave a Comment
This week, I’m reviewing Katie Watson and The Painter’s Plot by Mez Blume. The story opens with Katie Watson, a young girl who is feeling a little left out when her parents and older brother leave her to spend her summer holiday with her grandparents while they go hiking in the Scottish highlands. Katie is […]
99 Cent Novellas
Posted on January 21, 2020 6 Comments
It’s a 99 cent novella double feature! Coming this spring, I will be releasing not one but two novellas, on Kindle. These are in very early stages of development. I’ll be posting updates on their progress, including sneak peeks at the stories, titles, cover art and release dates. So be sure to subscribe so you […]
Ruth Long, Age 88
Posted on January 19, 2020 2 Comments
Welcome, reader! I am hard at work on Ruth Long, Age 88. Well, more accurately, I’m hard at work on the whole In Loving Memory series. For starters, the series finally has a name! Last week, I again featured the short story that started it all. I hope you enjoyed it. The first book is […]
Bonus Short Story
Posted on January 12, 2020 7 Comments
This week, I’m including a bonus post, in addition to my regular update! I’m featuring the short story that started it all, inspiring Ruth Long, Age 88 and the entire In Loving Memory series. The story was based on the writing prompt: write a funeral scene from the point of view of the deceased. Ruth […]
Featured Short Story: "Room 306"
Posted on January 12, 2020 9 Comments
This week, I’m highlighting more of my short story work. “Room 306” appeared on Reedsy Prompts , as part of their weekly writing contests. This was written and submitted in response to the prompt: Write a short story in which the last line is the count down to midnight on New Year’s Eve Room 306 […]
Ruth Long, Age 88
Posted on December 29, 2019 12 Comments
I am back in writing mode, dear reader, and am pleased to announce my upcoming novel, Ruth Long, Age 88. The book is anticipated to be released in Fall, 2020! This will be the first novel in a new series, yet to be named. Just like my first work, The House on Maple Street, it […]
Down An Old Dirt Road
Posted on December 22, 2019 5 Comments
Welcome reader! This week, I’m featuring a short story from my archives. “Down An Old Dirt Road” is based on the writing prompt: a woman is sitting on the front steps of an old, ramshackle house, in an elegant black dress. The lyrics of an old country song ran through her mind as she sat […]
Featured Short Stories
Posted on December 8, 2019 11 Comments
Welcome back, reader! This week, I’m excited to highlight some of my short story writing for you. First, I’d like to thank Andy Thomson at The Blogging Station for featuring my short story, ‘Ruth Long, Age 88’. This story is based on a writing prompt to write a funeral scene from the viewpoint of the […]
The Reviews Are In
Posted on November 24, 2019 7 Comments
The House on Maple Street is now available and it is getting great reviews! In celebration, I’m offering a giveaway through Goodreads.com. Click here to enter for a chance to win a copy of the Kindle edition. Full details, terms and conditions are listed on Goodreads.com. The giveaway closes on December 5th, 2019. From Readers’ […]
The House on Maple Street
Posted on November 17, 2019 6 Comments
Hello Reader! It is with surpassing pride that I announce the release of my first novel, The House on Maple Street! This page contains no affiliate links. Excited for a fresh new start, Hillary Altman is about to begin her first semester of graduate school at small New England college. Ever the procrastinator, Hillary waits […]
