I’m grateful to Lone Star Literary Life for this thoughtful editorial review of The Bone Nest. I’m honored they took the time to read the book so carefully and share their reflections. “It was all a façade: a house of cards, a nest of bones.” Youth teetering at the edge of adulthood is the timeContinue reading “The Bone Nest-Lone Star Literary Life”
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The Bone Nest-Midwest Book Review
Proud to share this editorial review of The Bone Nest from Diane Donovan of Midwest Book Review In The Bone Nest, 1986 was the year a serial killer destroyed lives in the small town of Bluesummer, Texas. Four lifelong friends who spend their last summer together before college find themselves at the heart of events whenContinue reading “The Bone Nest-Midwest Book Review”
The Bone Nest Editorial Review-Indies Today
I’m so excited to share that The Bone Nest received a 5-star review from Indies Today! The review, courtesy of Nicky Flowers, is below. It is 1986, and the folks of Bluesummer are on edge. Multiple local girls have gone missing, only to be found dead at the hands of the Songbird Strangler. The murdererContinue reading “The Bone Nest Editorial Review-Indies Today”
Songs and Storytelling
Last week my husband and I watched the ACM awards and were glad to see Hardy and Lanie Wilson win an award for Music Event of the Year with their song, Wait in the Truck, a powerful story of domestic violence and vigilante justice. That got us talking about songs that tell great stories. NotContinue reading “Songs and Storytelling”
Writers’ Imaginary Friends
“Writers aren’t exactly people … they’re a whole lot of people trying to become one person.” F. Scott Fitzgerald Writing is a socially acceptable form of schizophrenia.”- E.L. Doctorow I read an article last year with the results of a research study that found a majority of authors can hear their characters speaking to them.Continue reading “Writers’ Imaginary Friends”
The Post-Publication Blues
While I was writing Enemies of Doves, I had several authors warn me about the sadness that comes once the book is finished. After all, we’ve spent so long with our characters, it’s hard to say goodbye. While I did feel this to some extent, I was able to offset it with my quest toContinue reading “The Post-Publication Blues”
‘Twas the Night Before Audio Release
The audiobook for Enemies of Doves is releasing tomorrow! To say I’m excited to hear it would be a huge understatement. I feel like a kid on Christmas Eve. I love audiobooks. I listen to them on long drives and when I’m cooking. (It’s honestly the only thing that makes cooking bearable.) Studies have shownContinue reading “‘Twas the Night Before Audio Release”
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