Barrett, why these nasty pictures of bugs? I know, I’m not an insect lover, but, I’m fascinated. As most folks know, New Mexico is a dry state that hasendured a worse than normal drought for years. You know, 9-10 months with NO measurable precipitation, ZERO. Humidity close to single digits. But everyday, I walk my … More More of the mysterious Caterpillar Cavalry
Chimayo NEWS AND NOTES: Labor and delivery complete! It was long. It was arduous. It was painful. But my infant “Balefire” is now recovering in the new release nursery until she’s strong enough to be released. Whew, this one was tough. It is not part of the Damaged series, but an “accident” of NaNoWriMo 2012. … More You so want to come to New Mexico?
If I chose a simplistic overview, I’d speculate that some folks might guess that being a writer is kind of a hobby-like job. Dream up some idea, write it all down, tweak it so it looks and sounds about right, and send it off to a publisher. If one already has a contract–groovy! The editor … More A day, or several, in a writer’s life
*****Tuesday, July 23, 2013 Announcement Day***** (as a sidenote, Brenda Novak –Award winning Best Seller– just announced a contest where she was giving the winner 7 nights paid at a posh resort. I thought to myself, why didn’t I think of that? huh.) Back to business… Trumpet Fanfare, then slow drumroll… There is a … More The Fabled Book-Giveaway *Winners*
I’ve been reading Elizabeth Sim’s new book You’ve Got a Book In You, and just read the chapter on character names. By the by, if you’ve written a book, thought about it, started one, or simply aspired to see your name on a cover, this is a terrific, common-sense, and freeing book to guide you. … More A teaser for the next book–just for you
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