Monthly Archives: April 2013

Runaway Bride is Now Available and Announcing a Giveaway

Originally posted on Ruth Ann Nordin's Author Blog:
Runaway Bride is now up on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Smashwords! Here are the links if interested: Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Runaway-Bride-Across-Stars-ebook/dp/B00CBL4F2U/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1365774384&sr=8-2&keywords=runaway+bride+by+ruth+nordin Barnes and Noble:  http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/runaway-bride-ruth-ann-nordin/1046467429?ean=2940016402420 Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/305383 I had some trouble sending out this…

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Napkin Killer

You dab at your slice Filling your napkin With oily grease As if it’s toxic pus That will burn your tongue And twist your guts You rant about health While your food gets cold And I move to a second … Continue reading

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There’s a Time for Defiance and a Time for Staying in Bed

The rain and wind are insane right now.  They also decided to bring their friend nipple-shattering cold with them.  Now, my exercise bike is in the poorly heated basement and typically I can rush down there to get it done.  … Continue reading

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Got My First 1-Star

Woke up to find that I got my first 1-Star review.  🙂 “The author had a good premise but the lack of solid plot and poorly developed characters made this a book I couldn’t finish. With some good editing this … Continue reading

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Author Interview Program #2

Originally posted on When I Became an Author:
Fellow wordpress blogger Jae Dansie has agreed to contribute to my Author Interview Program (AIP), and here she is!   My blog: Lit and Scribbles – http://litandscribbles.wordpress.com On Twitter: @JaeDansie – http://www.twitter.com/JaeDansie  …

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Author Interview

Originally posted on When I Became an Author:
Hello everyone! So you all know, I’m looking for new or aspiring authors of YA books to interview, so if you’ve got a book you want to talk about (even if it isn’t complete…

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Legends of Windemere Bookmark Draft

So, my wife put together a draft for the bookmark and I’m throwing it out here for opinions before we make 200 of them.  Let us know what you think:

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My Stapler!

Back in college, I needed a stapler because my old one broke within the first week.  It was it’s time to go . . . down the stairs as I tried to staple a paper while running late to class.  … Continue reading

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Poetry Prompt #3:

Waterfall poetry prompt.

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Thursday focus on Writer Tools – iA Writer

Originally posted on Time to Write:
I used iA Writer on my iPad to write all the first draft content for my current work-in-process. I used the on screen keyboard. In fairness, I started practicing with the on-screen keyboard a…

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