Saturday – Share A Book

The 13th Victim For such a lovely woman, Sherry Scarpaci writes bloody, terrifying, and keep-you-up-all-night novels. Excellent writing, but I can’t believe these things are in her mind.   Sherry is my Illinois writing partner, and I am now proofreading the sequel to The 13th Victim, so I urge you to get to know her … Continue reading Saturday – Share A Book

Share Saturday – Mafia Fiction

Do yourself a favor and read this book. Trust No One, Promise Nothing is the human side of an Italian Mafia crime drama. Ginger Wakem did her research well and did a terrific job of turning actual unsolved true crime stories into elements of her fictional phycological thriller. You will find yourself rooting for one … Continue reading Share Saturday – Mafia Fiction

Untamed – Netflix Series

People lose interest fast, so a good elevator pitch…or 30-second synopsis of your novel is a must. Find the essence of your book and relate it to listeners in an exciting, action-oriented way that answers the listener’s questions… What’s in it for me? Why should I care? A short-cut to capture their interest is to … Continue reading Untamed – Netflix Series

What is your cat reading?

A Reader's Review One of my readers, and fellow author, Patti Walsh, sent me a very clever review of Rim to Rim….Her cat's opinion of my novel. What a great idea. Here it is: At 19 years old, Cici Brannen may be slow, deaf, and nearly blind. To accommodate her limitations, her human mate, Pam, … Continue reading What is your cat reading?

Review: The Children of Willesden Lane

The Children of Willesden Lane is a memoir about Jewish children being evacuated from Vienna on the eve of WWII. It is a real tear jerker, not only for the sad situation, but also for the beauty of the music.  Music is a central theme for the story. In 1938, Lisa is a talented pianist … Continue reading Review: The Children of Willesden Lane