Patricia Boyle’s YA fantasy novel, Traitor in the Realm, (January 19, 2021) is now available. Kallan MacKinnon, and her foster brother, Matthew Webbe, become trapped in a besieged medieval kingdom. Their friendship is tested when they meet magically gifted teens from the new world, and they must tangle with prehistoric creatures and magical beings in …
Annette Langer gave a presentation about finding self-empowerment to cope with obstacles by refocusing on humor to the Tri-Valley chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association in early December. Her book signing included Healing through Humor: Change Your Focus, Change Your Life! and A Funny Thing Happened on My Way to the World: Diary of …
In February I attended the San Francisco Writers Conference. I met other writers, presenters, editors, and agents. Everyone gave us their best advice and did it with kindness. This conference would not exist without the many volunteers who gave their time before, during, and after the conference. Their smiles and friendly attitude added to the …
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Neva “Janie” Hodges short story, “The Christmas Tree,” has been accepted in a compilation of true Christmas romance stories written by various authors. Harlequin published it under the title, A Kiss Under the Mistletoe, by author Jennifer Basye Sander. You can find it on Amazon.com or kindle.
I didn’t realize how strong my commitment to critique group was until this past January. I had minor surgery on a Wednesday and figured I’d be at the meeting the next day. My doctor called me Thursday morning and asked me how I felt. I described the pain I had during the night but said …
