From dance lessons to writing inspiration — Michelle Miles shares her musical journey to the playlist for her upcoming book. The Soundtrack Behind My StoriesMichelle Miles I love music. It’s part of the foundation of who I am, and I believe it’s helped shape the writer I’ve become. I have to go way back in … More Words & Music Monday: Featuring Michelle Miles
I love our “Blank” Makes Me Happy posts — a chance for authors to share a little about the things that make them smile. Today Chrissy Chicory gives us a peek into a tiny thing that brings her big joy. “Tiny Gardens“ Make Me Happy by Chrissy Chicory There is something wonderfully hopeful about a … More Friday Author Chat with Chrissy Chicory
Today, Melody Johnson shares the musical backdrop for writing her new Viking-inspired romantasy, Tales of Sea & Teeth. Words & MusicbyMelody Johnson Music has played a pivotal role throughout my life. Besides the obvious (my first name), I grewup playing the flute and piccolo. From fourth grade through my senior year of college, Iperformed in … More Words & Music Monday: Featuring Melody Johnson
Lavender Makes Me Happyby Maisy Magill I have always had a deep love of lavender. I used to dream of opening a bed and breakfast called Lavender Hills where the B&B was a violet-colored Victorian surrounded by fields of lavender. While I never opened my B&B, that beautiful dream transformed itself and wound up on … More Guest Blog: “Lavender” Makes Me Happy with Maisy Magill
Ready to get to know a little more about an author? I LOVE the chance to share a little bit of insight with all of you!!! Today’s guest is Coastal Magic Convention Featured Author Kari Lemor!! “Ten Things” Readers Should Know About Me And My Writing~ Kari Lemor Wanted: Christmas Magic Ten years ago, Mark … More Ten Thing Tuesday with Kari Lemor
We’re starting a new feature on the blog, something I’ve been doing in other ways for years. Today is our first “Let’s Celebrate!” post – with authors sharing in the fun of random “holidays” all year long. Today — Nancy Naigle is helping us celebrate National Vanilla Cupcake Day!!! 🧁 National Vanilla Cupcake Day — … More Let’s Celebrate! with Nancy Naigle
This week’s Words & Music Monday author is bringing the nostalgia AND a “new to me” piece of musical info!! Here’s a little more about how Jamie Wesley’s writing is inspired by music. Hello, it’s Jamie Wesley, romcom author extraordinaire! (a girl can dream about the extraordinaire part, right?) Anyhoo, I love music, and it’s … More Words & Music Monday: Featuring Jamie Wesley
I always love to hear when music inspires an author — this week, Chrissy Chicory shares how that inspiration led to learning to play music, herself! Happy Monday!This past April, I started learning the cello (my cello’s name is Mirabelle ). It was actually my husband’s idea to add a little magic to our evenings—he’s learning Spanish guitar—and because my … More Words & Music Monday: Featuring Chrissy Chicory
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!We’ve had a fabulous 11th annual Halloween Flash Fiction event, and I hope you loved all the stories!! Hello reader lovelies!! HUGE thanks go out to all of our participating authors. I know participating in this is time away from your work deadlines and family time. Your generosity is very … More 2025 Halloween Flash Fiction Blog Event WrapUp & Winner Announcements
We’re finishing our day, and this year’s flash fiction event, with a tale (tail?) of warning from a returning favorite author, Tigris Eden. Please be sure to check our full list of stories for this year’s event on our kickoff post! Some have their own contests, and we have an overall event contest going. Plus… … More 2025 Halloween Flash Fiction by Tigris Eden
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