Dark Fiction & Gothic Suspense
In the midst of preparing my third novel’s synopsis, logline, and tagline, I researched other author’s book covers and came across numerous taglines that inspired a satisfactory completion of my own. With all the subplots, twists, and characters it took many drafts before I successfully summarized an 80,000-word novel into one sentence, and it… Continue reading Never Elaborate But Sometimes Vague: Logline and Tagline
At times, I’m hesitant to write a bad review, wondering if my judgment is flawed, especially if it's not my preferred genre. Surely someone else has a better opinion. But being genuine is better than false praise. As a writer, I’ve learned one of the greatest efforts an author can make is supporting fellow writers.… Continue reading Authentic Book Reviews
I've been away, but not gone entirely, thoroughly engrossed in my characters, it was an effort that required any extra time I had left in a busy, chaotic life. Finally, I'm done with my third novel, Kalorama Road, titled initially, A Blog Affair. Much like marathon training I'd done over the years, the novel required… Continue reading Finally!
Check out Didi Oviatt's just-released novel Search for Maylee.
Yippee!! James Cudney's New novel, Watching Glass Shatter, is now available on Amazon. Congratulations James!
The road to becoming a published author, filled with hours of bleeding your heart into believable characters, only to have your work rejected time after time by literary agents and publishers, is dismaying. Many writers, stumble some fall and crumble into tears of self-doubt even resignation. But you have to get back up and continue. It’s… Continue reading Writer’s Rejection
Author Interview and Guest Authors My Guest Author today is E. Denise Billups An author with a rare mixture of Southern and Northern charm, E. Denise Billups was born in Monroeville Alabama and raised in New York City where she currently resides and works in finance. A burgeoning author of fiction, she’s published two suspense… Continue reading E. Denise Billups Interview With Jane Risdon, Author
Excerpt from Chapter Thirty-Seven of By Chance Desperate for a better view, Leanne strays toward the side of the home. Above an outdoor generator, a window is slightly ajar. Hoisting her weight atop the steel box, she stoops beneath the window. From her crouch, she rises and peeps over the windowsill, spying a laundry room… Continue reading Lurch from Trance
For several months, I’ve created numerous book cover designs for my latest novel, A Blog Affair. It’s not a willy-nilly process, performed in a jiffy, but a careful, well-thought out effort inspired by the unfolding story. You’re probably wondering why I wouldn’t invest in a professional graphic designer. Well, I actually enjoy creating my own… Continue reading Eye-Catching
I’d set a deadline for the release of A Blog Affair for the summer. But with many interruptions, life got in the way. So, I’ve set a new release date for early Fall 2017. This novel has been challenging but little by little it’s coming together. Excerpt from A Blog Affair I never leave recruits… Continue reading Illicit Delivery