Self publishing – Yes or No

I wanted to traditionally publish. I sent queries to agents and publishers. I was so very close to getting a publishing deal, but I wasn’t the perfect fit. So I decided to self publish. I hired an editor, who transported my story. Without her I wouldn’t have got the response I did. The advice IContinue reading “Self publishing – Yes or No”

Writing, Wishing, and What to do next

My novel has been self published, my play is with the director, so now I need to know what to do next. I’ve been writing a story about all my pets, most importantly about my old dog Scamp. He passed away three years ago, but I think of him every day. It only seemed fittingContinue reading “Writing, Wishing, and What to do next”

Family, catch up, and going back home

I moved from my home town three years ago, and this weekend went back home to visit my brother and brother-in-law. Great to catch up, as it has been a year an a half since we saw them. I don’t regret leaving my home town, but I do regret that my family are so farContinue reading “Family, catch up, and going back home”

Strength, Power, and Healing

I’m a big believer in people being stronger than they think. We all have an opinion of ourselves. My main character Martha believes she is to blame for the failure of her marriage. Her obsession for perfection leads her down a cracked path. If she had known her own strength she would have left himContinue reading “Strength, Power, and Healing”