Writers groups, self publishing, and a gazillion Kindles in search of content
Finally the new year is here and I reflect on what has happened this past year. Probably the single greatest change is my dedication to…
Jessica
Art Basel 2011 Miami Beach
Last Thursday The Studios Key West transported an excited busload of art lovers, painters, writers and artists of all description to Art Basel – the…
Varieties of Florida Flora and Fauna
Key West Garden Club had their semi-annual sale and I was one of the first in line and straight to the orchid house. Have you…
First public reading/book signing of the Casa Marina Writers Group at the Cork & Stogie
Earlier this evening Leslie & Dave Bevens of the Cork & Stogie hosted the first Crime Night public reading of the Casa Marina Writers Group….
Crime Night at the Cork & Stogie
A little over a year ago, The Casa Marina Writer’s Group was formed and we have been going strong ever since. We have six…
Crazy Quilting in Key West
Last Saturday I taught an Embellished Crazy Tote class at our local quilt store, the Seam Shoppe on Truman Ave in Key West. Here are…
Story Ideas
Maybe the most common question of all – “Where do you get your ideas?” is also the most annoying question – if only because it…
Bouchercon 2011
This was my first year attending Bouchercon and I now understand why it is such an important conference. I have had the best time ever….
What’s a nice girl like me doing writing crime fiction?
This book is available in digital format at Amazon.com for 99 cents. Inspired by friends who have self-published successfully, I gathered what I considered to…
Reconnecting in facebook – The Ickiness Factor < rant alert >
Lately I have started a facebook page and I notice that when I send a message along with a friend request, I usually phrase it…