by Clea | Oct 1, 2021 | Hold Me Down, publishing, Uncategorized, Writers on Writing
Last week, I had an exchange with an old acquaintance. She’s a talented and disciplined writer, a real pro. But she hasn’t been able to get her book published and was feeling discouraged. My husband had been telling her about my new book, and from her...
by Clea | Sep 19, 2021 | Hold Me Down, Polis Books, Uncategorized, Writers on Writing
The official publication date for HOLD ME DOWN has been bumped back two weeks – until Oct. 19 – because of the supply chain issues that are affecting everyone in the book business. But I have proof that the books have been printed because my author copies have...
by Clea | Jul 12, 2021 | Writers on Writing
Speaking of short stories, the wonderful Dana Cameron has an anthology out today – Pandora’s Orphans – that already sounds like pure summer pleasure, whether you’re at the beach or sitting around a campfire. While I first got to know Dana’s writing...
by Clea | Apr 13, 2021 | Writers on Writing, Writing
Maybe you know Leslie Budewitz from her tasty spice shop mysteries or the food lovers’ village books. These cozies are full of mouth-watering crime and detection, and I’d be thrilled to have Leslie drop by for those alone. But this spring, Leslie is...
by Clea | Mar 30, 2021 | Writers on Writing
Hi everyone! It’s been a while! But in the interim, I’ve finished the first draft of a standalone WIP (more about that sometime later) and I’ve gotten my first vaccine! Yay! But the world moves on, and that includes new books by friends and...
by Clea | Nov 9, 2020 | Uncategorized, Writers on Writing
It’s been a while, but after the election anxiety couldn’t we all use a good read? How about a good Martha Reed? Martha has just launched a new New Orleans-based series, and I know I’m ready. I missed my annual pilgrimage to the New Orleans Jazz and...
