Spring is sprung, the grass is riz. I wonder where the birdies is. Ogden NashTRICKS OF THE TRADETricks of the Trade – The 5 W’s and 1 H In journalism, there are five elements known as the 5 w’s (who, what, when, where, and why) that serve as a framework to ensure an...

March, we are told, comes in like a lion. Translated to reading and writing, that means we should put forth our efforts in earnest so that when March goes out like a lamb, we will have time to relax and enjoy the advent of spring.HUMOR IN WRITINGWriting is easy. All...

LOVE“I have found that if you love life, life will love you back.” Arthur RubensteinFebruary might be the best time to edit our New Year’s resolutions. Oh, my! Where does one begin? Editing is our topic for this newsletter, and where would any author of good repute be...

Here’s to new beginnings. Happy New Year!INSPIRATIONIn our December newsletter, we offered some writing tips from Ernest Hemingway. But we realize that motivation is as important as technique. Starting a novel seems like a daunting task. Perhaps the encouragement of...

Happy Holidays We feel it is important to say Happy Holidays this time of year to include people of all faiths and cultures that enjoy celebrations as the year closes. We wish you and yours a special time of togetherness and shared joy. In your spare time, perhaps you...

Giving Thanks Warmest words of gratitude to our followers, readers, and reviewers for your loyal support and encouragement. Your compliments inspire us and fuel our creative energy. We wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving.THE LITTLE DUTCH GIRLS 5-Star Review From...

We welcome crisper temperatures, Mother Nature’s rainbow of colors, pumpkin spice, apple cider and donuts. Enjoy!FALL IN LOVE WITH READING . . .“I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading.” – Jane Austen A book is a gift you can open again and again.” –...

Here we are, flirting with autumn colors and cooler weather. Many of us spent the summer coping with high temperatures, uncomfortable humidity, and record-breaking rainfall. And that’s just the weather! Nationally, we are in the midst of election campaigns, and...

​“One benefit of Summer was that each day we had more light to read by.” Jeannette WallsSUNRISE OVER CASABLANCAWe are most pleased to share this five-star review from Literary Titan:Sunrise Over Casablanca by Pablo Zaragoza is a captivating sequel to “Brazzaville,”...