Category Archives: Writing

You mean I’m not done?

Posted on June 16, 2017 by

The plot shines with all of the needed pieces to keep a reader turning pages and the characters are memorable. It looks like I can close the book (or rather the computer file) and call this one complete…. Okay, not … Continue reading →

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New Inspiration

Posted on April 14, 2017 by

I have my go-to list of sites I visit for writing inspiration and help. Ones like Janice Hardy’s Fiction University and Writer’s Helping Writers  have kept me entertained and informed on ways to improve and inspire my own writing. This … Continue reading →

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A WRITER’S JOURNEY REWIND

Posted on March 31, 2017 by

I don’t have many opportunities to update the world on what is happening with my own writing. I’m so busy writing reviews and hosting blog tours, any progress I’ve made to get published is left as a mystery. That’s why … Continue reading →

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Author Interview: Eric Kahn Gale

Posted on January 13, 2017 by

Hi Eric and welcome to ALWAYS in the MIDDLE. Congratulations on your new book, THE WIZARD’S DOG, scheduled to be launched next week. I’ll have a review later this month. First off, how did you decide to become a writer? I actually … Continue reading →

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A SCBWI ROCKY MOUNTAIN GATHERING

Posted on September 23, 2016 by

Last weekend I attended the 40th anniversary of the Rocky Mountain SCBWI Conference. What a fantastic time! Great speakers, food, and conversation. Nearly 300 people attended the two day chapter event. It struck me how little diversity there was in … Continue reading →

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Picture the Perfect First Page

Posted on September 8, 2016 by

I’m spending several weekends this month at local writing events. One is our region’s SCBWI conference while two others are informal gatherings with other writers. Each one gives me the opportunity to present one of my first pages to a … Continue reading →

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THE THREE FACES OF MG READERS

Posted on June 30, 2016 by

The range of MG books this or any year is immense. You’ll find literary masterpieces right next to silly bare thin plots. Both are needed. Book publishers do a good job of making sure their title list contains books for … Continue reading →

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