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Wisdom from a Wordsmith — Episode 5
As I sought beta readers, I tried to get a wide variety of people so I could have multiple perspectives reacting to A Cursed Enchantment. I intended the novel to be a book for all ages — and both boys and girls. Liam is my youngest beta reader, just coming out of the 3rd grade. …
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Wisdom from a Wordsmith – Episode 4
Just like every snowflake has its own pattern and each person has its own fingerprint, each author has his or her own voice and style. I have always been an avid reader, but since I became an author, I have come to appreciate the diversity in writing even more. Reading other authors’ works calls me…
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Introducing Amelie Lynn
My first fantasy novel will release in a couple of weeks! A Cursed Enchantment is the adventure of a family of dolls who have been brought to life and then abandoned by a grieving sorcerer. Since this is a whole new genre for me, I decided to use a penname, Amelia Lynn, and develop a…
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Christmas in July
All a Book Lover Could Wish For! Today my family was singing along with “Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy” with Bing Crosby and David Bowie while driving to a tropical aquarium. It was nice to have a little touch of ‘the Christmas spirit’ in the middle of the summer. Even as a child, what I…
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Introducing Stanley the Flying Squirrel
Years ago, we were spending the day in the country. It had been an awesome day – We had grilled a picnic lunch over charcoal; Pat had some nice metal-detecting finds; we had the relief of knowing that the snake Lizzy had claimed as a pet was not a copperhead; and our German Shepherd, Leroy,…
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A Cursed Enchantment
I have been falling in love with quite the family of characters. Miniatures brought to life by the greatest magician in all Crepundia, they have been abandoned and must find their way in a world full of perils. I can’t decide which character I like best: Nana, whose quirky sayings are full of wisdom? Livia,…
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The Thought Behind Elsie’s Name
I brainstormed many titles for my novel Elsie Whitmore: A Star from Oak Hills. I had a few great titles that were much more intriguing and trendy. However, I always came back to Elsie Whitmore. I am glad I had the freedom to name my own ‘book-child’! The name Elsie is a tribute to a…