Pablo and Birdy

You know what letting go of someone you love is like…

 

Talk about a universal subject! Hearing someone else’s story of love and loss brings our own experience—real or feared—to the surface.

 

 

This week’s book recommendation does a beautiful, moving job with this theme: Pablo and Birdy, by Alison […]

Fanciful and Fantastic

Fanciful and Fantastic!

Coming February 26, 2016

Yet another set of descriptors for ways authors engage and hold readers’ attention: fanciful and fantastic.

I’d like to think those words can be applied to my books, at least now and again. You will likely find the Joy Jumbles in Becoming Piper […]

Mystique and Intrigue

Paperback now available on Amazon

 

I’ve been exploring and sharing different ways authors engage their readers. Today let’s bring in mystique and intrigue.

Fantasy is a genre perfectly situated for mystique and intrigue. Magical beings, other worlds, magical powers—they all have that unique draw that I’m calling “intrigue.”

The Curse of the […]

One for Marjorie

Today’s book recommendation is Lucky Strike, by Bobbie Pyron—and it’s one for Marjorie. Marjorie grew up very near to where Lucky Strike takes place, in Paradise Beach, FLA.

“Losers and weirdos stick together through thick and through thin.” That’s the motto of Nate and his best friend […]

My Gift to You

Happy Holidays from my home to yours!

I wanted to do something to express my gratitude for your interest in Piper Pan and her Merry Band. A recent conversation sparked the idea for my gift to you: I will read one chapter each week aloud for you. You’ll be able to download each one free. […]

Favorite Pirate

This month’s character poster features pirate Captain Li’l Jack. (Click here to download it.) So I’ve been wondering, who’s your favorite pirate?

Pirating as a criminal activity may not hold much appeal. But pirates come with other associations: freedom leading the list. Freedom to live outside of the rules, space […]

Piper Pan is Here!

I had a terrific time reading aloud from the book to those of you who were able to join in last Wednesday evening. I’m pretty sure that’s the first time I’ve read aloud to people over the phone. Kind of fun, really!

As promised, I’m unveiling the first of the coming 4 downloadable character […]

Bringing my vision to life

Remember, publication date for The Curse of the Neverland will be January 23, 2015. Mark your calendars!

In the meantime, I’ve been experiencing the joy of bringing my vision to life through an artist’s skill– just as the cover came to life with the help of Jan & Kay Kepley,