… an announcement & sharing blog
The plural use of Blogs is because I have other blogs:
Conferences, retreats, and write-ins serve different purposes. While a good conference can be informational, I get more writing done at retreats and write-ins. Learn more at my Only for the Brave blog, by clicking here. Which is your favorite?
Which comes first: the writing or the inspiration? Are you writing a book or even a school paper and have lost your inspiration? Read more here.
The first story of the Laurel Ridge novella series is coming soon!! To appear on Amazon as an e-book! Seven stories with seven couples. Each couple with their own story, told against the backdrop of a small southern community of Laurel Ridge, Georgia. SHATTERED DREAMS – Mason Baylock has returned to his hometown as a newly […]
The reviews for Grendel’s Mother are starting to come in. From Sarah Stuart on Readers’ Favorite: “The author paints a vivid picture of inequality and discrimination. More than entertainment, this book is thought-provoking. . . . produced a fantasy that will appeal to teens and adults alike.” From readers on Amazon.com: “A tautly woven tale around […]
I’m excited to announce that two of my books are now available on Amazon, with both books are available as either an eBook or a paperback. Grendel’s Mother, while a YA medieval historical novel, as a stand alone or a companion for Beowulf, it was written with adults in mind, too. Did you like the […]
Grendel’s Mother was ten years in the making, so I’m thrilled to be announcing that this book will be coming out soon!!! Look for an announcement in late March or April.
Welcome to my new website, new logo, and my new company, Sharpened Pencils Productions, and in particular to this blog which is all about What’s New! The entire website is under construction, so bear with me while I install information, primarily in the Portfolio and Services areas. So ignore the duplication in some areas. Hopefully, you will […]
The image, which was my view from my hotel window while at a conference in Traverse City looking out at the Bay, truly represents my looking at the world through another window.
The new year of 2016 began with the genesis of Sharpened Pencils Productions. leading to the creation of this website and the logo, shown here.