Chick Stories – Wisdom from a Wise Woman

Words of wisdom from a long, adventurous life are woven through the author’s many decade-long friendships. Throughout her life, Patti Walsh learned to accept herself at every stage and to choose paths which brought her new experiences and put just the right people in her world. Female friends are the central figures in her tales, … Continue reading Chick Stories – Wisdom from a Wise Woman

Creative DIY Marketing: Design Your Own Bookmarks

Some would say my time is better spent writing, but I’ve had a heck of a good time designing my book covers,  business cards, posters for book fairs, book signings, art shows, and other book selling opportunities. That’s creative, too, right? I’ve used  PicMonkey.com, for years to edit my digital photographs or use their stock photos … Continue reading Creative DIY Marketing: Design Your Own Bookmarks

Saturday Author Share

Linda Saether, a member of Gulf Coast Writers, loves to write about different historical eras. Her debut novel, The Angel of the Penny Rose, takes place on a ship bound for the east coast of Florida in the 18th century. Inspired by tours of St. Augustine, FL, Linda began to research life aboard ship during … Continue reading Saturday Author Share

Changing Definitions – Try to keep up!

Do you ever wonder how words get into the dictionary?  Version 1.0.0 If you do, you’ll love The Broken Teaglass by Emily Arsenault. I read it ten years ago, but it has stuck in my mind.  This inventive story is set in a dictionary publisher’s office where the characters immerse themselves in words to include … Continue reading Changing Definitions – Try to keep up!