How to Build Your Email List

Please note: This article was originally published on the Chicago Writers Association blog.    In my article Why You Need a Newsletter, I gave six reasons why newsletters are essential for writers. Building relationships with your readers is the number one...

The Importance of a Developmental Edit

Please note: This article was originally published on the Chicago Writers Association blog.   When I go to writing conferences, I’m amazed at the number of writers who don’t know what a developmental edit is. In fact, many aren’t aware at all of the various...

Creating Unforgettable Characters

Please note: This article was originally published on the Chicago Writers Association’s blog.  Unforgettable characters resonate with readers and lead to more book sales. How can you create an unforgettable protagonist? First, ask yourself why you are writing...

6 Reasons to Attend a Writers Conference

Please note: This article was originally published on the Chicago Writers Association’s blog. As writers, we spend a lot of our time at our desks writing, thinking, researching, procrastinating, editing, and writing some more. We often seek feedback from a critique...

The Best Marketing Tool is a Well-Crafted Book

Please note: This article was originally published on the Chicago Writers Association’s blog. When my debut mystery/suspense/thriller, Carpe Diem, Illinois, was released in 2014, I posted the news on Facebook and Twitter, ran a few ads, submitted the book to contests,...

The Devil Particle Release Party!

Join me as I celebrate the release of my YA dystopian novel The Devil Particle  Wednesday, June 7, 2023, 6:00 p.m. Mystery to Me Bookstore 1863 Monroe Street, Madison, WI. This event is free and open to the public but space is limited so reserve your spot today! The...
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The release date for The Devil Particle is June 6th, 2023! But, you can read it sooner! How? By becoming an ARC reader.

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