Two weeks ago, Kristopher Zgorski from BOLO Books and I participated in a panel on bloggers for the Sisters In Crime Chesapeake Chapter where we both talked about the many chapters of blogging giving our audience some of the tasks that we do to make our blog what is is today. We had a question […]
by Sparkle Abbey Every author works differently and so we thought it might be fun to take you behind the scenes in our work space. Tech Most of the authors we know write on a computer. Some desktop, some laptop, some tablet. Others write long-hand on a note pad and then transcribe to the computer. […]
Juliana Aragón Fatula’s Review of Sandra Cisneros’ memoir, A House of my Own: Stories from my Life I waited patiently for A House of my Own: Stories from my Life, Sandra Cisneros’ new book release and ordered two copies. One for me and the other for my sister, Aimée. We would read […]
This was a suggested topic and I decided to go with it, since my answer will probably be different than anyone else’s. The quick and simple answer is, music doesn’t affect my writing at all–because I don’t play any while I’m writing. Long ago because I read about so many writers who did, I searched […]
By Kimberly Jayne It’s the 4th of July, and a proper day to feel grateful for all the freedoms our forefathers and mothers granted us. As an American, I’m most grateful for the First Amendment, giving me freedom of speech. As an American writer, I can speak whatever my heart desires in my chosen artistic […]
Being the old-lady of the group, I’ve done a lot in my lifetime to be able to keep on writing. I’ve never been able to sit for long period of time at the computer–when I was writing and running a care home for developmentally disabled women, even when the gals were at work, I still […]
In the true sense of a police procedural and the term cozy–probably not. However, I’ve had both my mystery series described in reviews as bordering on being cozy. Though there is no tea drinking (to any extent) involved, neither series has any bad language (maybe a tiny bit in the Rocky Bluff P.D. series), all […]
By Kimberly Jayne To My Darling, It pains me to tell you that I’ve been plotting your demise. I admit, I had trouble imagining life without you as I reveled in your magnificence. You were sexy, intelligent, and witty once upon a time, as if you jumped right out of a Conroy novel. Indeed, I […]
Sparkle Abbey is hosting guest blogger, Arlene Kay Today we’re joined by our good friend, Arlene Kay. She has graciously agreed to giveaway two copies of her newest release. Just leave a comment to be entered to win. (U.S. only) Most writers find inspiration in novels and authors they have long admired. Classic characters such as Amelia […]
I’ve recently attended my sixth Malice Domestic Convention where I had a great time. I came out of one comfort zone when I first attended this conference and stuck like glue to my friend who convinced me to attend. Also, I was traveling all alone to the unknown where I only knew the one person. […]