Alphabet

  • V is for Visualization

    I used to struggle as a writer with putting myself into a scene. Once I learned how to visualize (verb) scenes, it vitalized (verb) my description and action sequences. No longer do I need to stare vacantly (adverb) off into space–at least not for long. Visualization (noun) is a valuable (adjective) resource for any writer.

  • T: TaDa!

    TaDa! Another chance to talk (verb) about Topaz (adjective) Treasure (noun), my novella that will be published in the anthology Rainbow’s End March 2012 by Barbour Publishing. Here’s what it’s about: Closet believer Lyssa Quinn steps out of her comfort zone to help coordinate the Rainbow’s End geocaching hunt her church is using as an…

  • S is for SweetPea :)

    You knew I couldn’t resist! I spent (verb) last weekend traveling with SweetPea (noun), her mom, and her grandfather on a loooong road trip to a friend’s wedding reception. It’s hard for me to get too much time with my sweet (adjective) little girl. We enjoyed a short (adjective) visit with her daddy’s maternal grandparents…

  • R-R-Rainbow’s End!

    My novella, Topaz Treasure, will be included in the anthology Rainbow’s End (noun) from Barbour Publishing. This novella is a contemporary romance (noun) that I recommend (verb) you read (verb) and review (verb) in March, 2012. I hope you’ll find it a refreshing (adjective) take on a romantic (adjective) romp (noun). The theme of seeking…

  • Q is for Query

    If you’re in the querying (adjective) stage for a written work, don’t quake (verb) in your boots. The quest (noun) is straightforward. What qualifies (verb) you to write this story or article? What quirk (noun) makes your approach unique? If you answer these questions (noun) in your query (noun), you’ll get a quicker (adverb) qualifying…