There's a new site for authors and readers called Chapter 1 Zone. Each week an author's first chapter will be posted along with an opportunity to win a free book. Check it out by clicking here.

|

Great letter from Novelists Inc. regarding vanity publishing. Click here to read.

|

Authors, a heads up. SingleTitles.com just relaunched, sporting a full site makeover and a contest to celebrate the new look. They're offering up $450 worth of advertising as prizes. If you write romance, mystery or thrillers you should head over and check out. http://www.SingleTitles.com

|

The latest TARA Retreat was absolutely awesome. The Safety Harbor Resort and Spa was gorgeous, the staff was friendly and helpful, and the food was delicious! Our speakers, Christina Dodd, Connie Brockway, and Amy Pierpont were wonderful. Everyone learned oodles! There were fireworks Friday night, a wine festival on Saturday night, the TARA movie night, lots of free time with great writing friends, time to write -- what's not to love?!

Below is a link to a few photos from the retreat, including the view from my hotel room. Just click on the album.

TARA Retreat

|

We'll be discussing social media tonight at 8 eastern, 7 central. Please come join us: MPR Live!

|

I think Tinkerbell is pondering what trouble she can get into! My niece, Kinsey, looks absolutely darling!

|

Had to post this photo of Perry and Angela from Halloween. They look so cute!

|