Living in a Technological Tug-of-War: The Mac-PC Dilemma and My Upcoming Book, Time to Tell

Since I live in everybody else’s technological world, I recently learned my Mac computer is not compatible with Microsoft systems making a simple task arduous..  Perhaps Snake Plissken was right when at the end of the movie, Escape from L.A., he wipes out all technology in the world.  But then….how could my editor, Jessica Tilles, … 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

Adapting to Technology While Enjoying Life’s Simple Joys

Since our human universe has become a technological thing I have to learn and adapt kicking and screaming.  My three-and-one-half-year-old granddaughter is here in Myrtle Beach with her parents from Charles Town, WV.   Her tabula rasa mind soaks in every sight and sound.  Magical, magnificent, and mysterious.  Beach walks, word, and number play; it … 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 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