Category Archives: writing

On Writing: a Novel in a Week?

A couple of weeks ago, we had a late-winter snow storm that cancelled work and school for two days—a Monday and Tuesday—giving me a four-day weekend. I had written 10,000 words the previous week in my work-in-progress (Corgi Capers: Curtain … Continue reading

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Book Review: Emily Gets Her Gun… but Barack Obama Wants to Take Yours by Emily Miller

Note: I originally wrote this book review for Freedom Forge Press, a publisher celebrating freedoms of all kinds. The review is reprinted here with permission. Emily Miller is a journalist and a resident of Washington, D.C. When she found herself … Continue reading

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Name That Cat

While I planned to write Corgi Capers 3 over the summer, a fortunate influx of writing projects (Forging Freedom anthology and some other exciting forthcoming projects I’ve written or edited) has put me behind schedule. Looking at my upcoming schedule, … Continue reading

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For Writers: Make Your Scenes Work Harder

I’m pleased to announce that I’ve been invited to teach an online writing class with Pennwriters, a writers group located in Pennsylvania (but open to everyone). The course starts on August 5, so you can enroll until then if you … Continue reading

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Writer Wednesday: Clara Bowman-Jahn

Today I had the chance to interview Clara Bowman-Jahn, a member of the Round Hill Writers and children’s book author of Annie’s Special Day.   Tell us about yourself:  I am an immigrant and that has colored my whole life, … Continue reading

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Spot Writers: Rear View Mirror

This week’s post comes to us from Val Muller, author of the children’s mystery series Corgi Capers. Val tells us, “To celebrate the release of my horror novel Faulkner’s Apprentice, I thought I’d go dark with my next flash fiction … Continue reading

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Writers Wednesdays with Linda Sittig

Today I’m pleased to feature author Linda Sittig. Linda has been doing freelance writing since the 1970s, specializing in articles about education and literacy, and she has also just completed her first novel. Tell us about your book: My most … Continue reading

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Faulkner’s Apprentice Official Trailer

I’m excited to announce the release of the official trailer for Faulkner’s Apprentice.  The Kindle version of the novel is only $2.99, which you can purchase here. Enjoy!    

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Faulkner’s Apprentice Artwork

In an effort to teach myself Photoshop’s “pen” tool (which can be used to create computer illustrations), I created this scene from Faulkner’s Apprentice: The scene is a compilation of a few concepts in the novel. The woman in front … Continue reading

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Enter to Win Faulkner’s Apprentice!

Want to read Faulkner’s Apprentice? Head over to Goodreads to sign up for the book giveaway Faulkner’s Apprentice by Val Muller Giveaway ends May 14, 2013. See the giveaway details at Goodreads.   Enter to win!

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