Posts Tagged With ‘ writing ’

 I haven’t posted a blog in about three months. That’s a long time in cyberspace. It was my plan at the start to have a minimum of one post per week and usually exceeded that number.  But sometimes life gets in the way of intentions. It’s not like I’ve been in a vegetative state, even though I’m a vegetarian.  I’m still working on the third rewrite of the sixth book in my “John Ross Boomer Lit Series.” It hasn’t come along as smoothly as the previous entries, but still, there’s progress. I’d like to finish it in a few weeks... Continue Reading

Nothing puts an author’s teeth on edge quite like waiting for the editorial reviews to start coming in when their book is finally published. These are reviews by unbiased readers giving their honest opinion of the author’s work. I think it’s only fair to share all of my reviews, not just the good ones. So, in the spirit of full transparency, here is the first review the book received last March, just a few weeks after it was released. Reviewed by A. S. for Readers’ Favorite: “I struggled to become engrossed in the book all the way through and was frequently met with reader fatigue. I’m... Continue Reading

 This year wasn’t the most productive for me.  I reached a few of my personal goals. I don’t know if it’s age or what. Perhaps I don’t have the stamina and motivation. I don’t know if that’s attributable to growing older or simply limited interest in doing things. Only time will tell. On the writing front, I didn’t have many posts here, probably the fewest ever. As mentioned before, I don’t want to post something for the sake of posting something. It’s a waste of my time and of readers as well. I do plan to write more about music and travel.... Continue Reading

 It’s been six weeks since I posted anything on this blog site. For those who are subscribers, I apologize. For others, I will return at some point in time. Bear with me.  The point I want to make today is that I’m not going to post something for the sake of posting something. If I don’t have anything to say, I’m not going to fabricate some line that is a waste of my time, and more importantly, of yours!  I do intend to get back to regular posts, after the holidays and when I have the time to write something worthy of your time.  As many of you probably know, I try... Continue Reading

 It’s been a while since I’ve written anything here; on Feb. 11 to be exact when I posted about a few love songs for Valentine’s Day. For those who are concerned or curious, I have been writing. Just not here.  I’m a contributor on Medium, where I’ve had about five posts in recent weeks. I call them “Random thoughts” if you’d like to read them. I plan to eventually have them here. And I’ve written book reviews on Goodreads, Amazon, and other places.  Oh, almost forgot. I’m also working on the sixth book in the “John Ross Boomer... Continue Reading

At my age, I’m not one who wishes my life away, but I must admit that I’m glad  2021 is behind me. It wasn’t a particularly bad eight months of the year for me as a writer because I had two novels published — Make Room for Family on February 1 and Reunion of Familiar Strangers on September 1. I also had several successful book-signing events and the novels have had reasonably well online sales. However, since September, I’ve been at a loss for words. And that’s not good for a writer. It was my hope to get reenergized in November in the National Novel Writing Month,... Continue Reading

Are blurbs more effective in brick-and-mortar stores where prospective readers could pick up the book off a shelf and read the blurbs on the back cover or on one of the inside front pages? Or are they stronger on websites with catchy phrases to lure in potential readers?   In other words, do they help readers find out what the book is about and generate sales?  There are basically two types of blurbs. One is generated by the author or publishing house and generally found on the back cover.  Other blurbs are solicited by authors or publishing houses for use in an author’s book. But there... Continue Reading

7 Easy Steps to Memoir Writing Author: Mary Anne Benedetto Website: http://www.awriterspresence.com/Home_Page.html Reviewed By: Anne Holmes for the NABBW If you have a desire to write your life story but don’t know where to begin, this book provides you with all the guidance you will need. Mary Anne Benedetto knows each of us has at least one story stuck inside of us, and she provides dozens of memory-jogging suggestions to help us bring them forward so we can record them for future generations to read and enjoy. Doubtless, you already know a few of these techniques. For example, listening... Continue Reading

Author: Sue William Silvermanwww.suewilliamsilverman.com/ Reviewed By: Georgia Richardson In Fearless Confessions, a Writer’s Guide to Memoir, author Sue William Silverman offers the reader a clearly marked path into the world of memoir writing. Chapter by chapter the author breaks down the preconceived notion that writing one’s memoir is too complex, difficult, and in some cases, too controversial. Carving away at the normal excuses one might give, Silverman guides the writer with detailed explanations of the methods needed to begin your “slice of life,” essays, followed... Continue Reading

Author: Sharon DeBartolo Carmackwww.sharoncarmack.com Reviewed By: Georgia Richardson Some maintain that writing your family history for generations and generations to come is a daunting task and best left for the aspiring writer. After all, how does one begin? What steps are necessary? Where is the best research performed? The task could seem overwhelming. Author Sharon DeBartolo Carmack puts your mind at ease within the first page of “You Can Write Your Family History” by stating that being a writer is a frame of mind. Everyone has the ability to record and document their family... Continue Reading