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2012 Stats and 2013 Writing Goals

Reflecting back to 2012, I see a lot of red on my tracking. However, it was a successful year. I didn’t submit nearly as much as I should have. In fact, my goal was 240 submissions and I actually completed around 100. My goal was to have one article released per month, and I reached [...]

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Interview with the brilliant Rick Spears!

Today’s movies and television can present challenges for parents. Is it too violent? Is there nudity or bad language? The good news is most movies and even a few television programs now come with ratings and warning labels. If the movie is rated R, it’s best not to allow young children to watch it alone. [...]

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WIP ~ Wonderful photographers who have contributed

With over 120 locations featured in my WIP titled Abandoned, I have been searching for photos to highlight my writing on each abandoned location. The internet is a fountain of talent. As I complete my pre-draft of each chapter, I would like to highlight the photographers who have graciously contributed their work/time/photos. Keep in mind, [...]

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Book review: ‘Deathscape’ by Dana Marton

‘Deathscape’ introduces readers to two strangers who met by fate and find exactly what they need. Ashley Price nearly lost her life in a tragic accident. While ice skating with her young daughter and a neighbor boy, they fell into the depths of the cold, icy water. Ashley rescued her daughter and went back under [...]

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Current WIP

My current project is titled: Abandoned. The book will highlight 100 abandoned locations from around the world, including but not limited to:Amusement Parks, Churches, Hospitals, Hotels, Industrial Buildings, Jails, Skyscrapers, Towns, Zoos, Malls, Banks, Railways, Residences, Schools, and Theaters. Each location will tell a brief history, show a photo or two, describe the current status, [...]

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Current Work in Progress

I’m back to writing a non-fiction piece. It was inspired by my ten year old daughter, who I hold as an expert on what a reluctant reader might enjoy. In today’s society we have a chance to explore the modern ruins of the world. What will we do with them? Will abandoned hotels be demolished [...]

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FACES Magazine Ghost Article October 2012

New article coming out in October 2012, and it’s another ghost story. I love writing about ghosts and I love writing non-fiction for kids. So, all in all, it’s a win situation. Will share details as them come.

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My newest WIP

Medical examiner Dr. Juliana James is the one person who can solve Seattle’s recent attacks from an elusive serial killer. In fact, all the answers came to her via her psychic abilities. She needs definitive proof to hold up in court, and she needs to discover the unusual poison taking victims lives before the killer [...]

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February Goals Vs. Results

Book Query 5/2 Magazine Query 5/3 Agent Query 10/10 GOAL MET Rejections 0/6 Requests to Read 2/0 Sales 2/0 Book/Article Release 1/0 Expenses $0.00/$0.00 Income $50.00/$10.50 Book Sales 5/0

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Proud Writer Mama Moment

I was in the office today and overheard a conversation about the recent PTA Reflections contest. We missed the awards banquet last night because Kat stepped into take over an emergency part in the MCT play. The head person was dropping off ribbons and certificates. She told the office staff that only one student was [...]

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