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 Edits to Expectations: Preparing ‘TIME TO TELL’ for Its Next Chapter

It will always be a techie thing.  You know my wife was editing my next historical fiction novel TIME TO TELL.  She finished last Sunday and now it is in my hands to incorporate, or not, suggested changes before I send the novel to Jessica Tilles, my editor.   So far so good.  Punctuation changes … 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