Which Title Would You Pick?

Sometimes it’s easier to write an entire book than it is to give the book a title. Or write a synopsis of the book. Why is that? Because in my novel I can tell my story from many angles and points of view, but a title needs to encapsulate it all in a word or a few words. Cover for the Prequel. Photo by Ylanite Koppens. Cover design by Meyette Photography. So I’m asking for your help, please. I’ve narrowed my brainstorming down to the titles below, and now it’s time to decide on one of them. So how can Read More

5 Unusual Tips for a Successful Book Reading

Before my recent book reading, I perused various blog posts offering tips on “How to have a Successful Book Reading.” Most of them included familiar advice: Prepare well, practice, be a polite guest, don’t read too long, etc. I was glad I read them because I gleaned excellent advice from each. Here are some tips that worked for me, a couple of which you might not find elsewhere. Engage the Audience. My husband, Rich, suggested I give the audience a pop quiz on 1968, since both The Cavanaugh House and Buried Secrets are set in that year. (Yes, add brilliant Read More