Category Archives: Writer’s world

End of 2017 musings

Posted on 12/31/2017 by karenbell

It was a year of highs and lows. The lowest point came watching an ignorant and selfish con man get sworn in as president. And he did not disappoint. He has a assembled a cabinet of billionaires whose main function … Continue reading →

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A word to the wise

Posted on 11/23/2017 by karenbell

All  virtual book tours are not the same. It’s impossible to vet them but I had found a website that recommended Enchanted Book Promotions. It seemed legitimate. It had a review only option and that’s just what I wanted. After … Continue reading →

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A month of accomplishments

Posted on 10/23/2017 by karenbell

I grabbed the bull by the horns and went for it. I had gotten impatient and annoyed at the query route. Rejections were piled so high I couldn’t breathe. I reworked the letter several times, rejections kept coming. What to … Continue reading →

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Irma, Russia probe, DACA

Posted on 09/14/2017 by karenbell

Irma came roaring into Florida. We watched its progression into our state until we lost our electricity. Horrifying scenes of whole cities blown away. Caribbean islands obliterated. The keys destroyed. When the storm veered left we breathed a sigh of … Continue reading →

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Summer, the eclipse, and wag the dog

Posted on 08/22/2017 by karenbell

Last night I drove my eldest son and granddaughter to the airport. Fertig, done. The last guests gone. Back to normal. I love when my kids visit, but I’m used to a lifestyle now of doing my own thing. It … Continue reading →

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