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I Reject You First: Famous Rejections

I Reject You First: Famous Rejections

Whether a writer is published by an established entity (newspaper, magazine or publisher) or ventures out on their own, there is one shared experience that few can escape—rejection. Artists (yes, writers are...
Book Marketing: Giving Good Swag

Book Marketing: Giving Good Swag

I attended Terry Sue Harms’ Left Coast Writers book launch last weekend for Pearls My Mother Wore. Besides wowing the audience with her personal story and delightful reading, Terry amazed us with her...
New Session – Publishing in the 21st Century

New Session – Publishing in the 21st Century

Publishing in the 21st Century Sunday –  September 12, 2010 10 am – 4 pm James Presho House Greeting Authors, By request – a new Publishing in the 21st Century workshop has been scheduled for a...
Publishing in the 21st Century Insights 8-7-10

Publishing in the 21st Century Insights 8-7-10

In our Publishing in the 21st Century workshop on August 7, 2010, several interesting questions were asked about the publishing process. One question that dominated the discussion focused on art preparation...
Self-Publishers Rogues Gallery

Self-Publishers Rogues Gallery

Having trouble finding a publisher?  You’re not alone. Some of the greatest literary careers have been launched through self-publishing. Hollywood stars produce their movies all the time. What these...
Bermuda Shorts

Bermuda Shorts

Summer time is shorts weather. But the kind of shorts I’m thinking about today are personal essays like those written by James J. Patterson in is new book, Bermuda Shorts. A quick and witty read penned...
Workshop: Publishing in the 21st Century

Workshop: Publishing in the 21st Century

Publishing in the 21st Century Saturday –  August 7, 2010 10 am – 4 pm James Presho House You’ve plotted, planned, revised, edited, re-written and agonized over three books to finish the ONE… Now...
The Fiddle Story

The Fiddle Story

I played the fiddle for years in a small room in the back of the house. I’d close the door and play play play – a great stress reliever and an opportunity for the soft, melodic yet frenetic part of...
Figs and a Fiddle

Figs and a Fiddle

I play the fiddle for fun, not professionally…been playing violin since I was in 5th grade so I’ve reached a level of proficiency that makes it fun to play and, apparently, fun to listen to. One...
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