Back in October, I was the featured presenter at Wordier Than Thou in Saint Petersburg. The chapters I read were those that immediately followed Johnny's unintended, yet catastrophic, destruction of the city of Juarez. Hope you like curse words; there's a lot of 'em. For contextual use, of course! Listen to my not-so-soothing voice as … Continue reading NEW VIDEO: Two Chapters From I Blew Up Juarez
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NEW READING: After The Earth-Shattering Kaboom
Just in time for the holidays! My gift to you, my sweet darling blog follower. I LOVE YOU! My novel, I Blew Up Juarez, is still on track to be released end of February, which I am sure by title alone, you're ready to pick it up and peel through it! This presentation was done … Continue reading NEW READING: After The Earth-Shattering Kaboom
Lay Back, Close Your Eyes, Enjoy the Ride
Original Post Date June 05, 2013 at 04:22 PM The author collects her dreams as resources for story and character development. Recently entered in my morning pages: I had been dreaming. Argument between people, and I had to come between. We were a space colony, and the isolation was getting to people. But it was … Continue reading Lay Back, Close Your Eyes, Enjoy the Ride
Voodoo in Saint Pete and Storytelling via Tarot Cards
Original Post Date May 22, 2013 at 03:13 PM The author reads her protagonist's future in Tarot cards, and realizes the Voodoo henchmen of Fleming's book were in her backyard. In previous blogs, I've demonstrated various, out-of-the-MFA tactics to develop my novel. Yodeling along with country music legends, watching Ahhnuld fight Wilt Chamberlain, interrupting random … Continue reading Voodoo in Saint Pete and Storytelling via Tarot Cards
St Pete’s Got Talent: Open Mic Nights
Original Post Date April 11, 2013 at 10:14 PM The author celebrates National Poetry Month. This week's post is part one of a three part installment. The freeing energy that is the Open Mic experience. Snaps, snaps, snaps! The Academy of American Poets recognizes April as National Poetry Month.This blog will celebrate poets and poetry this … Continue reading St Pete’s Got Talent: Open Mic Nights
I Am In The Process of Being Published
Original Post Date February 24, 2013 at 06:54 PM This blog will chronicle the adventures of becoming a published author in Saint Petersburg. Two years ago I said "toodles" to the workforce, packed up my car and drove from Texas to retire in lovely, coastal Florida. Six novels later, I am venturing into the realm … Continue reading I Am In The Process of Being Published
Studying Humans in Nashville, Tennessee
Original Post Date March 20, 2013 at 09:25 PM This blog shares social experimentation techniques that can help an author hone a more authentic storyline towards potential readers. No probes or electrodes necessary. Last Wednesday I left St. Petersburg for a road trip to Nashville, Tennessee. I hadn't left St. Pete since May 2012. Leaving … Continue reading Studying Humans in Nashville, Tennessee
I, Author
Original Post Date March 06, 2013 at 07:50 PMThe definition of author proofed by superhuman attributes."And what is your occupation?" "I'm an author."The words tumbled out of my mouth like house keys in front of the door from an errant hand. As subconscious as the reflex which captured the keys before they hit the floor.I … Continue reading I, Author
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