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Hello, fellow cozy mystery buffs and pun aficionados! It’s time for another cozy episode of “Reality Writes.” This week, The Tech Guy and I dive deep into the art of book title creation in Episode 01.18. Ever wonder why some books grab your attention right from the shelf? It’s all in the title! From the […]

Podcast

October 3, 2024

Reality Writes Ep. 01.18: Book Title Tactics—Baking Up the Best Names

Hello, Darlings! Episode 15 of Reality Writes is here, and it’s one you won’t want to miss. We’re diving into one of my favorite topics—food and writing! Join The Tech Guy and me as we explore how I choose the delicious recipes featured in the culinary cozy mysteries of my Bakeshop Mystery series. From indulgent […]

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September 5, 2024

Reality Writes Ep. 01.15: Stirring the Plot—Why Food Writing Matters

Stirring the Plot-Why Food Writing Matters

Hello, Darlings! Welcome to Episode 13 of “Reality Writes!” I’m here with The Tech Guy, and in this episode, we’re diving into the nitty-gritty of the publishing world. We discuss the limited control some authors have over covers and distribution, why you should contact booksellers instead of authors about damaged copies, and how indie authors […]

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August 22, 2024

Reality Writes Ep. 01.13: Letting Go—Things Writers Can’t Control

Happy 4th of July for my readers in the USA! Have you fired up your grills yet? There isn’t a new episode of the podcast this week, so you can get caught up on episodes while waiting for a new one to drop next week. The Tech Guy has a surprise episode in store and […]

Podcast

July 4, 2024

Catch up on episodes of our Reality Writes Podcast!

Happy Thursday! The next episode of my new podcast, Reality Writes, is live! This week the Tech Guy and I are talking about writing as a job. Is writing a real job? We’re chatting about the hard realities of carving out time for writing (especially when you’re first starting out) and breaking some myths about […]

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June 13, 2024

Reality Writes Podcast Ep. 01.03: Writing is a Real Job

Happy Thursday! The next episode of my new podcast, Reality Writes, is live! This week the Tech Guy and I are diving deep into the world of book marketing efforts and how we strive to keep up with the ever-changing trends. We’ve experimented with numerous strategies over the years to get my books in front […]

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May 30, 2024

Reality Writes Podcast Ep. 01.02: Will it Stick?

It’s here! My first short story writing contest, where you get to finish the story. There are lots of things to help motivate you like cash, writer candles, stickers, and your story being read live. But the main motivation should be for the simple joys that come with creating. I’m convinced that creativity is the […]

Writing

August 24, 2022

Enter My Writing Showcase!