Fraud Alert-  Do not pay for your book to be in book clubs.

I was suspicious. Yet I was so hungry for reviews, that I let that cloud my judgment.  So I got taken for money. I was contacted somebody claiming to be Laura margaret Sep 11, 2025, 10:07 AM (13 days ago) Event Organizer - New Cross Book Club Of course, she kept asking to explain the process … Continue reading Fraud Alert-  Do not pay for your book to be in book clubs.

Combatting AI in Writing: Be Authentic

Artificial Intelligence significantly impacts writing, offering tools for creating content and improving grammar. Writers should embrace authenticity and personal passions, utilizing emotions and personal experiences to enhance their work. Engaging with readers through conversations and live events fosters connections and promotes success in an AI-driven landscape.

We are all Locked up in Our Minds

I was listening to Trace Atkins singing Toby Keith’s song- Ships that Don’t Come In. Here are the lyrics I want to talk about: So here's to all the soldiersWho have ever died in vainThe insane locked up in themselvesAnd the homeless down on Main It’s a tribute to soldiers mostly, but that line about … Continue reading We are all Locked up in Our Minds

Healing Through Poetry: Expressing Emotions

I often find it difficult to discuss a heavy subject.  Instead of talking about it, I will rehearse and rehearse what I need to say. I ruminate and obsess until I have to write it down.  And it feels good to get it out. I should just begin by writing it down. Poetry can help … Continue reading Healing Through Poetry: Expressing Emotions