My previous post considered the role of ideas in writing, especially fiction. The bottom line: ideas are important but not the most important factor in creating a story. Ideas are a starting point, but the real work is turning them … Continue reading →
It’s almost a cliché that when people hear you write fiction, someone will inevitably suggest, “I have this great idea for a novel. I’ll tell it to you, your write the book, and we’ll split the money.” I’ve never had … Continue reading →
It’s the icky time of year. Cold, often blustery weather, with occasional bouts of freezing rain and snow. My least favorite time of year. The garden is brown and dry—not dead but asleep. There isn’t much to do right now … Continue reading →
My first goal for this year was to finish Unleashed for Murder, the fourth book in the Market Center Mysteries series. I hit this one. Unleashed for Murder released in November. I did get a start on rewriting Treadwell House, but got bogged down … Continue reading →
Market Center Mysteries #4 ISBN: 978-1-335-50561-1 Pre-order Now! Ebook: Amazon Kindle Nook Other Electronic Formats Trade Paperback — Coming Soon Pre-order price: ebook $2.99; trade paperback: $11.99 Murder crashes the pet products trade show… The Pet Palace booth is the undisputed crown … Continue reading →
This is later in the book at an animal fashion show during the pet products trade show: I nodded my thanks and headed back to the other room. About two thirds of the seats were now occupied, with more people … Continue reading →
It’s here! The cover for the next book in the Market Center Mysteries series. Unleashed for Murder is book 4 and will be released on November 12, 2025. It should be available for pre-order in the next few days if … Continue reading →
So, I got the email pasted below. I want so badly to be flattered, but I’m reasonably certain it’s an AI-generated scam. It’s not the first; I’ve gotten several similar ones lately, for other books, but this is the best … Continue reading →
Unleashed for Murder is coming soon! The story has been critiqued, beta read, edited twice, and is now being copy-edited. The cover isn’t quite ready but should be finished soon. All systems appear to be a go for an early … Continue reading →
The first draft of Unleashed for Murder, the fourth book in the Market Center Mysteries series, is finished and an initial editing pass completed. Some of the feedback has come in from my beta readers, and it’s mostly positive, with … Continue reading →