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
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Amazon ads, climate change, incompetence
Recently, I discovered that Amazon had opened up the ability to advertise on its site for self-published authors who also publish books on sites other than Amazon. Previously, only authors enrolled in KDP Select could
Continue ReadingSpeak Up Talk Radio Network
I just had my interview with Pat Rullo of Speak Up Talk radio podcast. She runs everything on the site and there are different programs to stream or listen to on demand. Topics are varied with
Continue ReadingMy query letter
Ive been sending out my query for my latest book, When a Stranger Comes… with an almost nonexistent hit rate. If I don’t catch an agent or independent publisher, I’m prepared to publish it myself on Amazon. I’m in
Continue ReadingI remember
I remember what it was like before the ACA. My annual mammograms hit my deductible so it cost me $250. My annual check-up with my gynecologist cost $25 and my annual check-up with my primary
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