Why Can’t My Mac and PC Just Get Along? The Frustration of Software Compatibility

I know many of us are behind the curve in our technological world but why is it when my editor uses WORD on her computer it is not compatible with my MAC using a modified version of WORD so that I had to find a ‘workaround’ to finalize my editor’s suggestions for my next historical … Read more

Taking a Breather in the Age of AI

In our technological world, I still remember starting a new career, staring at the computer in front of me, and thinking, “How do I turn this on?” Now, when I call a business, I can’t seem to turn off artificial intelligence to talk to a real person—the one I actually need to solve the problem. … Read more

Balancing Tech and Family at a Wedding, Plus a Book Signing Event in Conway, SC!

Because it is a technological world we live in I had to take my computer and my cell phone along with me to a wedding four states away as the crow flies and eight states away as the plane flies.  Did I use them both? Yes! Regrettably, taking valuable time away from face to face interaction … Read more

Confessions of a Tech-Challenged Author (But I’ll See You at the Bookstore!)

People probably laugh, at least to themselves if not out loud, when they read the opening to my weekly post ‘it is a technological thing’.  I can handle the smirk sent my way when I admit I still can’t cut and paste.  Shame on me. On a positive note:  Your author will be at the … Read more

Navigating Waves of Change: Finding Peace Amidst the Techno-Tide and Editorial Debates

Since a techno thing has entered every facet of our lives, only our dreams are safe. More on that next time. My editor has my manuscript, *TIME TO TELL*, in her hands, and so far, she has only sent me positive comments. So, perhaps we will only have short debates between author (me) and editor … Read more

From Manuscript to Cover: Behind the Scenes of TIME TO TELL

It seems like it is becoming more of a problem as a technological thing.  In spite of having problems with my computer I was still able to send to my editor, Jessica Tilles in Maryland, my TIME TO TELL manuscript and then tomorrow I have to take my writing computer to its best doctor. My cover, you ask.  I … Read more

From Book Signings to New Friendships: A Week in the Life of an Author

It will always be a technological thing.  You know I was in Sussex, WI for a book signing event.  Wonderful event with multiple books also sold and signed on the airplane going and coming back home.  People still like to read – thank goodness for us authors who still have something to say in our … Read more

Finishing Touches and a Sussex Homecoming: Updates on TIME TO TELL and a Special Book Signing

It is still a technological thing.  My post last week was delayed – you know technology.  Be that as it may, the writing of TIME TO TELL is finished and has been through the first editing process – me.  Next, my best friend, Lidia, will edit the 53,000-word historical fiction novel.  We will discuss her … Read more

I didn’t forget to follow through…

I didn’t forget to follow through on my promise. Here is my second post. Many of you were told by me that my second historical fiction novel would be called *All For Nothing. However, upon finishing the last chapter, it was apparent to me that the title All For Nothing would not suffice. Time to … Read more