Writing for the Love

New Short Story Coming Soon Most American history buffs are well-versed in the tales told of Paul Revere and his midnight ride. A lesser known, but equally important midnight ride took place two years after Revere's. The sixteen year old who outrode Paul Revere by 26 miles in a thunderstorm was a young woman named Sybil Ludington. Her Midnight Ride Featured in The Prometheus Saga 2 A companion piece to On Both Sides Never heard of American Revolutionary War heroine Sybil Ludington? I hope to change that with "Her Midnight Ride," a short story based on true events. About the Story Awed by an extraordinary patriot spy, sixteen-year-old Sybil Ludington longs for a chance to prove her worth to the cause of American Independence. When the British attack the city of Danbury, she volunteers for a dangerous mission, one she may not survive. A short story based on true events featured in The Prometheus Saga 2 . About The Prometheus Saga 2 La...

The Running Girls Cover Update A feel-good, inspirational novelette about two girls with nothing in common except the 500-mile summer of '89 challenge. New Cover, Same Great Story BUY EBOOK NOW The Running Girls is currently a Finalist in the 2017 Royal Palm Literary Awards. At the FWA Conference in October, I'll find out if the book wins a top prize (1st, 2nd, or 3rd) in the Published Novella category. It's a tough category with lots of entrants, but even being a Finalist is an honor. Coming Soon: Print Edition I'm currently creating the print edition of The Running Girls , which will likely be released in September. Stay tuned for more details!

 2017 Royal Palm Literary Award Semi-Finalist The Running Girls Published Novella Category I received exciting news that The Running Girls has reached the RPLA semi-finals. In a few months, I'll find out if the novelette will continue on to the finals. Even if not, it's a privilege to have made it this far. Every year, the competition grows in number of entries. The most beneficial aspect has to be the two judges providing detailed feedback. If The Running Girls makes it to the finals, there will be a third judge providing comments as well. About the Story With some inspiration from her cross country coach, Clara decides to take on a summer running challenge: complete 500 miles in three months. The problem? Her parents don't want her jogging all those miles alone, but Clara doesn't want to run with the girl they suggest. Joan is weird, and something seems to be mentally wrong with her. Except none of Clara's other friends ...

Writing For the Love Contest I'm running a free contest through Rafflecopter that starts today! From April 7th through May 5th, enter for free through the Rafflecopter Link. ENTER TO WIN A $50 AMAZON GIFT CARD! FAQs Q: How much time do I have to enter the contest? A: The free contest runs from 12:00 AM EST Friday, April 7th through 12:00 AM Friday, May 5th, 2017. That's about a month. Keep in mind that the closing date is one minute after 11:59 PM on May 4th, so it might help to think of May 4th as the deadline. Q: Why is the contest so long? I want to find out if I win sooner. A: One of the entry options is to review my books. You have three books to choose from, and you can review all three for more entries. The month-long contest gives participants a chance to read my books (they are all novella-length and shorter). There is also a limit to once a day for selecting the book review entry. Anyone wanting to get points f...

The Running Girls A New Novelette Now Available Two girls with nothing in common except the 500-Mile Summer of '89 Challenge Buy Now A utography Signed eBook Edition Amazon Kindle Editio n Clara is an average student and below-average athlete. With some inspiration from her cross country coach, Clara decides to take on a summer running challenge: complete 500 miles in three months. The problem? Her parents don't want her jogging all those miles alone, but Clara doesn't want to run with the girl they suggest. Joan is weird, and something seems to be mentally wrong with her. Except none of Clara's other friends run. Will she complete the challenge, or does being stuck with Joan mean she's destined to fail? Book Signing Hosted by St. Pete Running Company R SVP ON FACEBOOK When: Friday, 9/23/16 from 6-8 PM Where: St. Pete Running Company 6986 22nd Ave N, St. Pete, FL 33710 I'll be signing and personalizing copies of  The Runni...

The Running Girls Novelette Launch Date 9/17/16 What's the story about? Here's the tagline: Two girls with nothing in common except the 500-Mile Summer of '89 Challenge. Clara is an average student and below-average athlete. With some inspiration from her cross country coach, Clara decides to take on a summer running challenge: complete 500 miles in three months. The problem? Her parents don't want her jogging all those miles alone, but Clara doesn't want to run with the girl they suggest. Joan is weird, and something seems to be mentally wrong with her. Except none of Clara's other friends run. Will she complete the challenge, or does being stuck with Joan mean she's destined to fail? Where did this story originate? A couple of weeks ago, my running partner, Terry, and I had just conquered a six-mile run through Clearwater that included the Sand Key bridge. Needless to say, we felt strong and fabulous. On the drive home, my phone r...