Life’s fabulous! Have a thick skin! Never let ‘em see you sweat! Think happy thoughts! How do you handle social media glory with the realities of free...

How does trademark work? What are the implications of trademarking certain words? Today Beth and Victoria (who just happens to be a retired attorney) ...

An interview with the ever fabulous Victoria Rosendahl! Video below, audio at the end of this post. Today I speak with dear friend, wonderful writer, ...

Mark Redmond is the creator of the Arty Anderson Series. With lively characters, Redmond tackles thorny philosophical issues with a deft hand, all fra...

I almost didn’t upload this one. I don’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings. But… (there’s always a “but,” right?) something just isn’t right with this. P...

So… I lost my writing partner last year. Rudie, a beautiful Doxie Cross, was with me eleven beautiful years. She had a heart of gold. A really big hea...

In today’s Notes from Minnesota, I yap about how an author contacted via Facebook Messenger asking me to order their book. What are your thoughts on a...

Today I answer a reader’s question: How does a writer find work, how do they know what to charge, and how do they get paid. Ah, timeless questions… Yo...

If you have a Facebook “Page,” you may be in for an unpleasant surprise. According to The Guardian (link below), Facebook is running a test in six cou...

Uff-da. I never thought creative blocks could be controversial. Guess they are. Yes, the “blocks don’t exist” and the “just sit down and write” crowd ...