For a long time I had the Comments disabled on all my website articles and blog posts due to having to deal with with spam comments. According to my tech guy, technology has improved to the point where I can now enable reader Comments. I am confident (sort of) that the discourse will be civil and bot/spam free. ALL comments made prior to December 30, 2023 have been deleted. So here’s hoping for a clean start. I hope you enjoy the content!
My Blog-Eating the Elephant
Eating the Elephant is my blog. At any time, readers may find themselves amused, horrified, thought-provoked, entertained, or any combination thereof. “How do you eat
Women’s History Month
Celebrating Women’s History Month: Triumphs and Challenges If you have read any of my books then you know that I ALWAYS create strong female
So You Wanna Be a Writer
I do the book marketing for Nicki and thought I would pen something a little lighter this time. If you’re not a writer or a
Why is it so hard to find great books on Amazon?
As a fiction reader I have witnessed the ever increasing difficulty of reliably finding great books on Amazon and here’s my method for finding consistently
Delving into the Shadows
Delving into the Shadows: A Journey Through the Allure of Horror Books Introduction: The Whisper in the Dark Imagine a still, dark night…the shadows move
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We just published the third book in A Monstrous Dread series, A Different Kind of Monster, and I needed a break. Musing, by me. Barilla
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As the person tasked with marketing Nicki’s books I give a lot of thought to why people buy books and why they are drawn to
Heartfelt Journey
The Heartfelt Journey “Valuing Our Work Beyond Money” How many times have authors brushed off the importance of money in their creative journey, saying “I’m
Gift Ideas for Readers
For book lovers, finding the perfect gift isn’t just about giving an object; it’s about fostering a deeper connection with their love for literature. Whether
Why We Love (or Hate) Horror Books and Movies
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I’m a Pantser
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Multitasking is a Myth
The Price of Multitasking In the age of information overload and the constant demands of modern life, multitasking has become commonplace. People often find themselves
The Fall of the House of Usher
In my opinion, the Netflix mini series was excellent. Here’s a little background on the series origin. The Netflix series is based on a short