Category Archives: Authors

The Last Thousand Miles

The bad news is … it needs a lot more editing. As it always is, writing is not just writing some words down to tell a story, it is really writing and re-writing and re-writing some more. Its sort of like … Continue reading

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The Writing Habits of Bestselling Authors

Re-blogged from LIONAROUNDWRITING: I’M NOT USUALLY one to eulogize commercial success, but when it comes to books I can’t help but be astounded by the sheer volume of books the authors below have produced. Between them t… Source: The Writing … Continue reading

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Guido Henkel’s Free eBook on Marketing for Writers

Re-blogged from http://www.Lionaroundwriting.com A FRIEND OF mine Bori Praper, the author of the excellent Cynicism Management: 1 has been helping me out with my prospective debut book by giving me some invaluable nuggets of advice on what to do and … Continue reading

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Best Non-fiction Book in Preditors and Editors 2015 Readers Poll

Thanks to my friends, family and fans voting for my book, Waiting on the Outside, it won first place in the category of non-fiction for the 2015 Preditors and Editors Readers Poll and third place for the book cover artwork that … Continue reading

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Review of my book “Waiting on the Outside”

I sent my book to the Writers Digest contest for self published books this year and did not win, but did get a wonderful and thoughtful review from the judge. Judge, 23rd Annual Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards. I am … Continue reading

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BOOK COVER FOR “WAITING ON THE OUTSIDE”

There are over two million people incarcerated in the United States. What if your child was among them? What if your loved one made the wrong choices throughout their life and finally ended up in prison? What would you do? This book tells the story of my son and his journey to incarceration in a federal prison. It also tells of his gang affiliation with the Aryan Warriors and their influence in prisons across the country.
Most of his life, my son has had difficulties following the rules. For years, I tried everything I could to help him learn how to deal with his demons. Nothing worked. He could not seem to live a normal life without alcohol, drugs, and crime. The nights I spent lying awake, waiting for the phone to ring or to hear that he was injured, jailed, or dead cannot be counted. The days spent trying to find an answer spun out month after month and year after year, until my worst fears came true.
Every single person in a jail or prison has a loved one or family member who has been affected by their incarceration. This book gives a voice to all of the families out there, waiting on the outside.
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WRITING IS A JOURNEY

Writing is not just sitting down and writing a story.  It is revision after revision and edit after edit.  It is a journey, no matter how much you love to write. Every time I print out my book and review it, I … Continue reading

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Steep Learning Curve

Since I started writing from scratch, and don’t have a Masters in Fine Arts, I have had to learn as I go.  You might think it is easier, but I’m not so sure.  Every time I read something from Writers … Continue reading

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New Photo for Book Back Cover

I broke down and had a professional take my photo to use for the back cover of my book.  The book is still in editing and will be until sometime towards the end of March.  Arghhhhh.  It just takes time. … Continue reading

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10 Hour, Two Day Binge for Revisions from my Editor, Christina Frey

I recently received the edit for my book, “Waiting on the Outside”, back from my editor, Christina Frey.  And, I have been working on it diligently.  The other day I decided to just work on it all day for the next two … Continue reading

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