Thoughts from the Pen
All opinions are only that, and what works for me may not work for others. Still, it might work for some, so I’ll share my thoughts here.

First Author Interview!
Announcing my first author interview and talking a bit about social anxiety!

Self-Publishing Checklist
Self-publishing checklists for first book and subsequent books, along with costs..

In the Wild!
Starlight Jewel has been released into the wild—and there are sightings all over!

Book Cover Journey
I am a writer, which requires some measure of imagination and creativity. However, I have no skill in the visual…

Lyons
When I was first considering publishing, I had to make a decision on whether to use my real name…

Want me to read your book?
I’ve learned to cherish my beta/alpha readers and value the relationships I build with them…

Reading to Write
Reading is your best tool in improving your writing. However, I read for decades and it didn’t really help…