Happy Holidays Everyone!

I wish everyone a Happy Holiday Season and a Very Merry New Yea...

Recent Events!

Since the release of Amarok I've been very busy with book signings, guest speaking, local school visits and library visits. I wanted to share with you a few fun pictures of recent events! ...

Amarok

A book for all ages a mixture of ancient cultures, a evil shaman  and  a love story starting with a young girl kidnapped and captivated by a wolf not understanding how she felt a connection and how he guarded her from danger and harm until she sees before her eyes a wolf transformed into a man and learns how the Shaman had killed his parents and had transformed him into a wolf  I enjoyed...

FREE DOWNLOAD TODAY!

One of my good friends and critique partner, Marie Martin, is celebrating the release of her new novel, Maternal Harbor with a free download on Amazon. Check out this exciting read: Teagan O’Riley was pregnant and alone when she met three single mothers at an OB clinic. A few weeks later, two of them are dead and the third is close on Teagan’s heels, intent on a campaign of twisted murder...

Description In Fiction Writing

For me, I feel it is essential to get the right amount of description in my manuscripts. Good description incorporates many elements such as setting, feel, character emotion, and more. To much description can hinder the pace. Below is a fun post by my good friend Angela Ackerman--and its just in time for Holloween. Angela is the author of The Emotion Thesaurus. The Emotion Thesaurus is...

Working With An In-House Editor

Having a professional in-house editor is such a gift. In my writing career I've been very lucky to have worked with some of the most amazing editors. Not only did they make my manuscripts stronger, they taught me how to improve my craft. I think its really important to listen to your editor. Make the changes they suggest and then read over it. Don't just reject what they are telling...

AMAROK STICKERS

I love all the cool promotional items I get from Spencer Hill Press! This week I recieved a bunch of fun Amarok Stickers--and its my own design!  How cool are these? Anyone wanting any fun Amarok Swag please contact me with your mailing address. Thanks Angie :) ...

Happy Friday Everyone!

Friday is here already! I can not wait until this weekend when I can find some time to sit down and to write. One of my good friends and critique partner, Marie Martin, is celebrating the release of her new novel, Maternal Harbor. This was an exciting read that kept me on the edge of my seat. I just couldn't put down. The blurb on the back cover reads: Teagan O’Riley was pregnant and alone when...

AMAROK FROM PRINT TO FILM

Several months ago I started working on translating my book trailer into a professional film trailer to be previewed as an advertisement before the start of popular movies. Even though I am still in the production stages, I would like to share with you some of the steps we have taken in our journey. First, I want to make it clear that I am not working alone. I am so blessed to have a...

This week I have a very special guest, Angela Ackerman. Angela is a good friend of mine and the creator of a fantastic website--The Bookshelf Muse. Angela and I not only share a first name--we also share a fabulous agent,Jill Corcoran! Angela's amazing reference book--The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Expression is my all time favorite tool for writing. Here is a list of Angela's...

My favorite part of the writing process has always been the research that goes into my novels. Majoring in Anthropology, I am fascinated by ancient cultures, art and lore. In my novel, Amarok, I wanted to incorporate characters and mythology from the Ice-Age period because I’ve always felt that the people from this ancient time period helped to shape the world we live in today. A time of development,...

I can not believe that in 99 days my novel, Amarok will hit the shelves!!!! it all still seems like a crazy dream. Today I am busy mailing out  bookmarks and other cool swag. I'm constantly on the phone or answering email--the old cliche-- there are not enough hours in the day--is so true. I will be starting a fun blog tour soon and contests. Stay tun...

How to stay organized and write

One of the most important tools a writer has is a productive work space. Find an area in your home specifically for writing. Whether it’s in a corner of the living room, a desk in the laundry room or even in the garage. Make the area yours and yours alone. Make sure its a designated space for writing only and not a place for paying bills, or unrelated activities. I keep colorful calenders, spreadsheets...

Fundraising Project Turns into Rare Author Collection | Flathead Beacon###

I am excited to be a part of this wonderful event to preserve over 900 acres of Montana lands! Click on the link and check it out ;) Fundraising Project Turns into Rare Author Collection | Flathead Beacon...

Hello! Happy Friday everyone. :) I've been so busy this summer. It's like one giant whirlwind-- I'm currently working on three manuscripts, attempting to answer a million emails and working on a dreaded laundry pile the size of Mount Everest. Writing and being a mom has its challenges--but I wouldn't trade it for anything. Tell me about your summer, your writing journey...

I am so excited to announce that Amarok ARCS (advanced reader copies) are headed my way!  The next few weeks I will be busy with a fun theater trailer. We will be filming in Glacier National Park and I couldn't be more happy with the natural beauty the environment will provide.  &nb...