If you have a print-on-demand book in need of higher sales or a novel in need of an agent or a publisher, take a look at HarperCollins Authonomy web site and see if if will help you reach your goals.  read more »

In a bold move to garner attention for my writing ability in advance of my book's release sometime this year, I have been busily writing and submitting short stories. I have been so blessed by the writing community and with so many acceptances, I feel so honored by each one.  read more »

 
 
Two weeks ago, I went to a writers’ meeting wearing a name tag proclaiming myself a Champion Procrastinator. Most of the members thought it was a joke, but, as you will soon see, I wasn't kidding. 
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Here's the good, the bad and the ugly from my other weblogs:  read more »

We appear to have lost and gained some new writers since Communati went offline.
   I guess we have some new writers seeking Adsense exposure and lost other writers to other sites.  read more »

Writers are always looking for markets and a great resource for getting short stories published are anthologies. Anthology News and Reviews not only publishes reviews of anthologies for promotion but posts anthology markets looking for stories--both fiction and non-fiction.  read more »

This is an attempt to present a link to the posts of those that were written as entries in Pinhole's writing challenge. I am doing this in part as a service to those that might enjoy reading the various posts. I am also in hope that more will post entries, and that there will be more writing challenges issued.  read more »

I think it was about 2 or 3 weeks ago that the writers guild in Hollywood went on strike. Since then some other groups, both in Hollywood and New York have joined them.

What was your first thought when you heard about it? Did it matter to you? Did you care?  read more »

Book Bites for Kids is now a LIVE radio show every weekday afternoon at 2:00 (central time) on blogtalkradio.com.

Host, Suzanne Lieurance, interviews successful children's writers and/or illustrators and talks to them about their latest books and the world of children's publishing.  read more »

Big Sur is the focal point of fate for the characters in my new novel.

See www.onlymomentsbook.com for reviews and excerpts.  read more »