Check out my friend Mark McElroy's podcast for his new book, "The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Tarot". www.ideadeck.com/abgtarot1.mp3.
Mark is a wonderful and gifted teacher, as well as a fine writer. If you want to explore a new and fascinating world of creativity, think about studying the Tarot.
A caveat: I do NOT see the Tarot as a tool for predicting the future. The future is determined by the choices you make, and the actions you take, right now, today, mixed with a very generous portion of GRACE. Rather, I think of the Tarot as a map of the personal and collective psyche. I use it to plan stories and get insight.
Mark's books are the best guides I've come across on this subject.
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Off and Running
"McKettrick's Pride", the second book in my contemporary trilogy, is off to a great start. I finished Chapter one yesterday, and polished it this morning. "McKettrick's Luck", the first book, told the story of poker-playing bad-boy, Jesse McKettrick, and his lady, Cheyenne. In "McKettrick's Pride", you'll meet Rance and Echo.
I swear, two people couldn't be more different than this pair! That's okay, though. It makes for a lot of sparks.
We're gearing up for "The Man from Stone Creek" to come out in June. I'm so excited about that book, I can hardly contain myself. I'll always be a little in love with Sam O'Ballivan, and you'll see why when you read it. Alas, his heart belongs to Maddie Chancelor, his spirited heroine.
Another beautiful day in Spokane.
How did I get so lucky?
I swear, two people couldn't be more different than this pair! That's okay, though. It makes for a lot of sparks.
We're gearing up for "The Man from Stone Creek" to come out in June. I'm so excited about that book, I can hardly contain myself. I'll always be a little in love with Sam O'Ballivan, and you'll see why when you read it. Alas, his heart belongs to Maddie Chancelor, his spirited heroine.
Another beautiful day in Spokane.
How did I get so lucky?
Monday, April 17, 2006
I'm Back Home from Buffalo!
What a wonderful trip I had.
First, I spent a couple of days in Arizona, speaking at an event in Sedona, along with Dale Brown and Kathy--her last name escapes me, and it's a five mile walk to the kitchen, where the information is--a professor who lived incognito as a university student for a full year. Fascinating! Dale writes military thrillers, consistent NYT bestsellers, and is a funny, down-to-earth guy who flies his own airplane. (Contradiction in terms?) Joe Neri, of the Well Red Coyote, a bookstore in Sedona, was a prince, squiring us everywhere.
From Arizona, I went on to Buffalo, with my trusty assistant, Jenni, in tow. I visited the Harlequin Distribution Center, where books are warehoused before shipping out to the stores, and it was a fabulous experience. Laura Wiltse, and her boss, John, treated me like a queen! I had a tour of the facility, which was an experience every writer should have, an education in itself, and met a lot of wonderful, hardworking people who make it all happen. Oh, and I signed almost 3000 copies of "The Man from Stone Creek", which is beautifully packaged and will be in stores around Memorial Day.
Then it was back to Phoenix for a day and a half of theraputic shopping and resting. Man, did I need to REST.
Now, I'm back home, and ready to start the next McKettrick adventure, "McKettrick's Pride". The first book, "McKettrick's Luck", Jesse's story, is finished and, I am proud to say, my editor loved it and asked for zero revisions!
So I will write, and enjoy this beautiful Spokane day.
See you tomorrow!
First, I spent a couple of days in Arizona, speaking at an event in Sedona, along with Dale Brown and Kathy--her last name escapes me, and it's a five mile walk to the kitchen, where the information is--a professor who lived incognito as a university student for a full year. Fascinating! Dale writes military thrillers, consistent NYT bestsellers, and is a funny, down-to-earth guy who flies his own airplane. (Contradiction in terms?) Joe Neri, of the Well Red Coyote, a bookstore in Sedona, was a prince, squiring us everywhere.
From Arizona, I went on to Buffalo, with my trusty assistant, Jenni, in tow. I visited the Harlequin Distribution Center, where books are warehoused before shipping out to the stores, and it was a fabulous experience. Laura Wiltse, and her boss, John, treated me like a queen! I had a tour of the facility, which was an experience every writer should have, an education in itself, and met a lot of wonderful, hardworking people who make it all happen. Oh, and I signed almost 3000 copies of "The Man from Stone Creek", which is beautifully packaged and will be in stores around Memorial Day.
Then it was back to Phoenix for a day and a half of theraputic shopping and resting. Man, did I need to REST.
Now, I'm back home, and ready to start the next McKettrick adventure, "McKettrick's Pride". The first book, "McKettrick's Luck", Jesse's story, is finished and, I am proud to say, my editor loved it and asked for zero revisions!
So I will write, and enjoy this beautiful Spokane day.
See you tomorrow!
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
Rain Drops Keep Fallin' On My Head
I'm ready for a little Arizona sunshine.
While it's true that April showers bring May flowers, I'm up for some better weather.
Today, "Fletcher's Woman", my very first novel, should be available in many bookstores, as well as on Amazon and Barnes and Noble.com. Do look for it, and let me know what you think.
Meanwhile, there's a new contest coming up on the website, if it's not already there, in honor of the June hardcover release, "The Man from Stone Creek." I am so excited about this book, and it will also be released on CDs and audio tapes, by Brilliance Audio.
Watch for the first of several "Stone Creek" newsletters soon.
And remember, I might be off the radar for a while, after tomorrow. I'll be thinking about you, though, and I'll have plenty to tell you when I get back!
While it's true that April showers bring May flowers, I'm up for some better weather.
Today, "Fletcher's Woman", my very first novel, should be available in many bookstores, as well as on Amazon and Barnes and Noble.com. Do look for it, and let me know what you think.
Meanwhile, there's a new contest coming up on the website, if it's not already there, in honor of the June hardcover release, "The Man from Stone Creek." I am so excited about this book, and it will also be released on CDs and audio tapes, by Brilliance Audio.
Watch for the first of several "Stone Creek" newsletters soon.
And remember, I might be off the radar for a while, after tomorrow. I'll be thinking about you, though, and I'll have plenty to tell you when I get back!
Monday, April 03, 2006
Home Again--Briefly
I just returned from the DARA (Dallas Area Romance Authors?) conference, Dreamin' In Dallas, and it was a wonderful experience! My thanks to all those hardworking Texas gals. A country girl couldn't ask for better company.
I finished "McKettrick's Luck", as many of you know, and will soon be starting the next book in the series, "McKettrick's Pride." In between, though, I've got a road trip to make. Since I seem to be laptop challenged--meaning I always have problems hooking up to the internet in hotel rooms--my blog visits might be hit or miss for a while.
I'm sitting here at my desk, looking out at the pine-filled draw behind my house. Would you believe a few snowflakes just drifted past?
I finished "McKettrick's Luck", as many of you know, and will soon be starting the next book in the series, "McKettrick's Pride." In between, though, I've got a road trip to make. Since I seem to be laptop challenged--meaning I always have problems hooking up to the internet in hotel rooms--my blog visits might be hit or miss for a while.
I'm sitting here at my desk, looking out at the pine-filled draw behind my house. Would you believe a few snowflakes just drifted past?
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