I run an Indie Author Social once a month (or abouts) and sometimes through our random discussions, little bits of useable information is...

Everyone’s talking emails.  The email newsletter has always been the workhorse for authors marketing their brand. But how do authors know...

Fake books are among us. Is Amazon a monster allowing others to steal our work while they still reap their cut? What can we do about...

The idea entered my brain during sleep. It stayed with me until it changed from finding treasures in unusual places to looking for a...

For an author, the importance of having a following on social media is pounded into your psyche. From conferences, to webinars, to "How...

I crave learning how to write better. So much so, that I've looked into getting an MFA degree in creative writing. However, my empty...

I wrote this short story as a flash fiction challenge during Covid. But I think it can be expanded. What do you think Iggy should be? ...

"I can't believe this place is still standing. What was Grandpa thinking?" Joe looked at his step-sister, Barb, and shrugged. "You know...

Childhood memories capture in a few words. She could see little hairs poking out of its fat yellow and black body. The wings sounded like...

Yeah, yeah, yeah, it's all commercial, but still, who doesn't like getting something on Valentine's day. I certainly do. But I like to...

Happy Holidays! Does that offend you?  It shouldn’t. According to the definition of the word, all you are doing is telling people to...

I'm writing a fantasy kids book. I'm guessing it will be middle grade, but not sure yet. anyway, Here is the latest chapter. Some...

My attitute towards weight loss has always been one of, "There's always tomorrow." But, that, my friends does not work. Last year, before...

Before you reach the trailhead of the Black Creek Trail in Gadsden, AL, you'll see a lone rock. It's inscribed: "Emma Sansom No Fear Only...

Casper - Casper is a friendly ghost, sweet and personable. He is criticized by his three uncles for being so nice. I love Casper. He...

If you ask someone if they believe in ghosts you’ll get one of two reactions. “No way. Do you?” would be the first and the second would...

For fun, I will post a "first paragraph" on my blog every Wednesday. If you feel the creative juices flow, then add another paragraph. ...