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Networking Opportunities for Writers

When I was in high school, I heard the cliché “It’s not what you know; it’s who you know” so many times that I vowed to disprove it. I always felt it was important to obtain skills and knowledge. The … Continue reading

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Fantastic Friday: When Heather Comes to Life

Battle of the Books This year, I was honored that Loudoun County Public Schools chose my novel The Scarred Letter as one of its ten Battle of the Books selections. Battle of the Books is a competition in which students … Continue reading

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Faulkner’s Apprentice

I am pleased to announce the release of my supernatural chiller, Faulkner’s Apprentice, with Crowded Quarantine Publications.   Lorelei Cecelia Franklin broke a twenty-year streak of bad luck when she won the L. Cameron Faulkner fiction contest. Apprenticed to the … Continue reading

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Corgi-Versary Giveaway

    On January 26, 2011, I was stuck in a snowstorm for 12 hours–alone in my car. On January 26, 2012, the first book in the Corgi Capers series was published.  Now, on January 26, 2013, I’m celebrating the anniversary of … Continue reading

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In the Spirit of the Holidays

As December begins, I wanted to share some opportunities for giving and saving (or both!): First, one of my publishers, DWB, is raising money to help a family in need this Christmas. You can read the family’s story, and find … Continue reading

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Helping Corgis in Need & Black Friday Book Deals

Helping Corgis in Need I’m partnering with Corgi Pals this season to help corgis in need. Corgi Pals is a nonprofit organization that seeks to help corgis and corgi-mixes in need when their owners can’t afford vet bills. When you … Continue reading

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Forging Freedom Anthology

I have signed on (in a volunteer capacity) as editor of my husband’s anthology project, Forging Freedom anthology at Freedom Forge Press. Because I think it’s a worthwhile effort, I’d like to share a bit about the book. If you’re … Continue reading

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Writer Wednesdays: Lola (with Dixiane Hallaj)

Today I’m welcoming Lola, star of the novel It’s Just Lola by author Dixiane Hallaj. You can learn more at www.itsjustlola.com. Everyone in the Northern Virginia area is welcome to attend the book release party on Friday, September 7th from … Continue reading

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The Knudge: A Writer’s Goldmine

When we were younger, my sister and I bought my dad a mug for Father’s Day. It read Dad: Nature’s Money Tree. And while it’s true that my dad (sometimes) graciously acquiesced to our constant request for money or toys, … Continue reading

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Bark for Life

I wanted to mention an event I’ll be participating in this May. It’s called Bark for Life, and it’s part of a fundraiser to raise money to fight cancer. The event takes place in Hanover, PA, on May 12th, and … Continue reading

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