ARC Reading with Peter Monkey
Recently, I joined my good friend Peter Monkey and his human, Stacy Shreves for coffee to learn more about their experiences with ARC reading. Peter is an engaging little fellow with a very expressive... ...more
Thoughts on Beta Reading
February 21, 2026•3 min read
What Did You Read in 2025?
When I was quite little. Perhaps 6 or 7 years old. I remember Valerie opening the top drawer of her writing desk, pulling out a lined piece of paper, and writing something down. “What is that?” I as... ...more
Thoughts on Beta Reading
January 11, 2026•9 min read
Highlights from Indie Author Day 2025
Indie Author Day in Buffalo at the Central Library was an incredible day filled with learning, excitement, and hope that everyone's ideas will make it to print. This year the event expanded into the a... ...more
Events
December 19, 2025•7 min read
Stop Scrolling Right Now!!
Famously, Stephen King declared himself “a member of a fairly select group: the final handful of American novelists who learned to read and write before they learned to eat a daily helping of video bu... ...more
Thoughts on Writing
December 18, 2025•4 min read
Thyme to Write
When I was a young bride, a wise, older friend gave me a basket of spices as a gift. Among the herbs were two jars of thyme. Because one always needs more time, you see, especially when one is first s... ...more
Thoughts on Writing
October 19, 2025•3 min read
Oatka Creek Farm Tour
A character I am actively developing is a gardener who frequently finds herself with guests in her home in need of advice. This character has a gift of matching just the right blend of tea from her ga... ...more
Events
September 24, 2025•3 min read
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