C’EST ICI!!! YES! FRENCH VERSION OF THE COIN

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Dear Everyone: It is with the greatest pleasure that I am announcing that the French version of my suspense novel, The Coin, is published. For all francophones out there throughout the world, enjoy! Here are the links:  Kobo:  https://bit.ly/2UCgba6 Amazon FR: https://amzn.to/3dY0RvT Amazon CA: https://amzn.to/2AtlKka Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3cVSGyP Draft2Digital: https://books2read.com/u/4EoxP0 Books2Read: https://books2read.com/b/4AKx2A     MAUDITE … Read more

*****BREAKING NEWS*****

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IT’S (A)LIVE!!!!!     (To borrow from a famous work!) After more than a year of hard work, inevitable setbacks, and a ton of patience, it’s finally here… THE AUDIO BOOK OF THE COIN!!! You will fall in love with the characters and the narrator, Michael S. Ables. I’m SO EXCITED!!! AUDIBLE (AMAZON) LINK: https://www.amazon.com/The-Coin/dp/B086FHC6TZ

How to Avoid Publishing Scams

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I always find these articles fascinating and truly helpful. If you are a wanna-be writer, a newbie, or a seasoned one, read this from Anne R. Allen’s blog…with Ruth Harris. She has really done her homework. Kudos. https://annerallen.com/2020/02/new-publishing-scams-2020/

Celebrating!

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It’s not only celebration time because it is a new year, but also because I have revamped the covers of my Duology!! Even though I truly loved the previous covers, they did not reflect the genre in which I write, that is suspense/thrillers. So, with a little imagination and a ton of help from my … Read more

About: Writing What You Know, Part 2 – The End

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On the other hand, the suspense plot on The Book of Hours revolves entirely upon Gabriela’s recreation of a medieval manuscript. After catching a glimpse of her work, an unscrupulous arts dealer, Arnold Wickeham, becomes obsessed. He would do anything, ANYTHING, to get his hands on Gabriela’s work before it goes live at the children’s … Read more

MY ARTICLE ON SETTING

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I am extremely proud that the webzine, GoIndieNow, has published my article on setting. So, so excited!! Please stop by and check it out. Below is the link to the piece. Enjoy!! https://goindienow.com/home/on-setting?fbclid=IwAR2sceuOtJ5uTA3C7krAvMEjmZ6Qk8ztwzMO5nCaukQ5XWfn6UhnoqEcWM8

About: Write What You Know, Part 1

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I’m a medievalist. I think I have been since I was six years old, when my sister and I rummaged through our parents’ library to study and read the illustrated books gracing most of the bookshelves. You see, my mother and father were ballet dancers and choreographers. For inspiration, they not only based their works … Read more

How can a Japanese poem help your writing?

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It’s HAIKU time! Now, you wonder, why on earth would I say that? Because, as a writer, there is no better way to hone your craft, especially if you want your narrative strong, tight, and not superfluous. A Haiku, for those of you who don’t know, is a Japanese form of poetry. It has seventeen … Read more