Kathy and I took time out to meet with Fran Roman, share our knowledge of effective PR for today's authors, and enjoy lunch at the Cedar Creek Inn. Now back to work!
“Twisted Webs” will soon join the other two on the audio book shelves and “Unpredictable Webs” is now in production. It will be release May 1st along with the hardback and eBook formats.
Why should authors consider this format?
I would like to thank Barnes and Noble and their fantastic staff for their wonderful hospitality in the Marina Pacifica store on my fourth book launch and for the wonderful gift of the Pink tulips on the table. This store does a phenomenal job of promoting my books with a huge sign with my book and photo outside the store a couple of weeks before...
Mark the date! Join me this Sunday May 5th at 3:00pm PST, for the launch of my newest book Unpredictable Webs at the Barnes & Noble, Marina Pacifica in Long Beach.
Mark the date! Join me this Sunday May 5th at 3:00pm PST, for the launch of my newest book Unpredictable Webs at the Barnes & Noble, Marina Pacifica in Long Beach.
Back from a wonderful weekend with my family. The first picture I almost made my way into is the family and wedding party dinner at the Hard Rock. The second is of the bride and groom, and the third is of my husband Jack and I with the lovely bride and groom outside the main party at the Hofbrau.
New guest blog by Randy Mitchell: "Creativity is everywhere once you learn to listen, actually feel the speed of the wind, and see inside the essence of another person’s soul." http://darlenequinn.net/2013...
Here is a great guest blog by Darlene Foster about writing for young children. Remember, a good book creates reader's for life! http://darlenequinn.net/2013...
I came across this great article offering their version of tips to make your writing better. Do you agree with these, are there any you, in your experiences would add to this list?
http://www.dailywritingtips.com/34-writ...
I came across this interesting blog post. Most writers have had their experiences with contests and they are not always positive. What have your experiences with contests been? http://critiquemynovel.wordpress.com/
Southern California Writers Conference continues to draw some of the most talented and dedicated new writers as well as top professionals across the nation. It was not only fun but rewarding to reconnect and network with old and new friends and to be surrounded by so much positive energy. I never fail to be inspired and learn something new at...
Southern California Writers Conference continues to draw some of the most talented and dedicated new writers as well as top professionals across the nation. It was not only fun but rewarding to reconnect and network with old and new friends and to be surrounded by so much positive energy. I never fail to be inspired and learn something new at...
Enjoyed dinner and dancing at the Long Beach Yacht Club with good friends and high school classmate, Jim Short and his wife, Sue to celebrate another wonderful Valentine’s Day!
"The test of real literature is that it will bear repetition. We read over the same pages again and again, and always with fresh delight." ~Samual McChord Crothers
The view on the editing process varies depending on the type of manuscript and who you talk to, but the overall concept remains in place. So, what exactly is editing? http://darlenequinn.net/2012...
Great blog by LKWatts. Keeping a journal is along the same lines as keeping a blog. I've always advocated that this strengthens our skills as writers. What are your thoughts? http://lkwattsconfessions.blogspot.co.uk/2013...
Host: Mariana Williams, Art Andrew (Artistic Managing Director, LB Playhouse) and judges, Drama Coach Frederick Ponzlov, Novelist Darlene Quinn, Educator and host of Straight Talk Art Levine, Editor of the Grunion Gazette Harry Saltzgaver and Moth Competitive Storyteller of renown Bill Ratner
Celebrated New Year's Eve at the Marriott with a wonderful dinner, fabulous dance band, and terrific companions. Since no editors were present, I am not deleting one single adjective. We enjoyed the evening with high school classmate, Jim Short and his wife Sue. Hope everyone enjoys a healthy and happy year. For us 2013 is looking good.
Season Two of “Long Beach Searches for Greatest Storyteller” ends Sunday, Dec. 30th, at the Long Beach Playhouse, when the winner is determined. Six judges, along with the audience, vote and the winner is awarded $100 cash. ($100 was awarded each show this year.)The judges are all luminaries in Long Beach representing many facets of the art:...