When Passion Fuels Writing, it Shows
March turned out to be a lucky month for me, and I found a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. The National Federation of Press Women (NFPW) informed me I’d won three awards in their 2026 At-Large Professional Contest in three different categories. I wasn’t sure why this affected me so much,…
Words Matter Week
Did you know there is a Words Matter Week? From the National Association of Independent Writers and Editors (NAIWE): “Words Matter Week, which is in its 18th year, is a national holiday that is celebrated annually the first full week in March by the National Association of Independent Writers and Editors (NAIWE) and numerous other word lovers.…
Looking Back Through Books: Bold Characters and Bigger Goals
The new year is a good time to reflect on the last, and I prefer to look at the positive. I read and listened to more books than ever, which means I’m achieving one of my goals! Since my current work in progress is a historical fiction novel, I consider reading part of my homework.…
Lessons from a Humble Warrior
George Ormond’s pale blue eyes watered until the day he died. But he never complained about the Great War. Word was that mustard gas got him, but in those days, people didn’t talk much about injuries, follow-on treatment, or post-traumatic stress. My grandfather died when I was 21, about the same age he was when…
Five Magazine Management Tips
I’ve been a member of the Military Writers Society of America, or MWSA, since 2010. A retired Navy colleague and author told me about the organization and said, “They’ll even review your book.” That was enough to get me hooked, and within a year, my first book Believing In Horses earned a Gold Medal in…
How Much Will it Cost to Self-Publish?
I saw this post today from my friends at Reedsy and thought it was worth sharing. https://blog.reedsy.com/guide/how-to-self-publish-a-book/cost-to-self-publish
Podcast Connections
I recently had the pleasure of speaking to Rachann Ennis Mayer, owner and host of the Raising Connections Program. Rachann and I became fast friends, and I thank her for being such an excellent host and making the experience a fun one. To paraphrase Rachann, she focuses on Critters, Companions, Commerce, and Agriculture and raises…
Want to Publish a Book?
I am a proud graduate of one of Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans & Military Family (IVMF) entrepreneur programs, and as such, I receive resources, announcements, and invitations to IVMF events and training. Today, I saw this and thought it was worth sharing since people regularly ask me where to start with publishing a book.…
Celebrating International Impact
The International Impact Book Awards presented my latest book, Believing In Horses Out West, an award at their book awards gala in Phoenix, AZ this past weekend. Nim Stant, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of the International Impact Book Awards said, “Being selected as a winner at the International Impact Book Awards is a testament…
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