There is a new kid on Amazon’s block called Kindle Vella. I joined in early in the experimental stage and, so far, I can’t say that it has been the most rewarding experience, but I can’t say that it has been a total flop either. We’re still getting to know […]
Living in the Moments of CWCLive 2018
If ever there is a place to live in each present moment, it’s the Catholic Writers Conference Live. My adventure this year began with the delightful drive from the airport through rural Pennsylvania with Volunteer Coordinator Barb Szyszkiewicz, Ellen Hrkach, and Allison Gingras to the conference center hotel and ended […]
Were you there? Did you feel the love?
Who were all these people at the CWG Live Conference? Here’s who: My roommate from three years ago. Deanna Klingel and I go back three years when her hotel reservation was wrong and she spent the first night with me. Last year during the conference we experienced an unforgettable God-moment, […]
The Holy Spirit and my first video recording
Recently I responded to an invitation to speak at the upcoming online CatholicConference4Moms. The speakers send a digital video recording of their 30-minute talk to the coordinator whose video editors prepare them for viewing. Public speaking is my least favorite way to market my writing, but a video seemed doable. […]
Are You Linked In??
The social media learning curve is steep! I’m realizing that most people are making less-than-stellar use of it, because each SM channel could be a one-semester course in itself! Here are a few cut-your-time tips for making better use of Linked In: Improve Your Profile Add your publications, with purchase […]
Why a Critique Group?
Part 1 of How to Form and Facilitate a Critique Group I presented the non-fiction critique workshop at the Catholic Writers Guild Live Conference on August 1. I drew from my experience as facilitator and co-facilitator of two different critique groups to demonstrate how a critique group works. I encouraged […]
What’s the Buzz??
Thanks to all who made Catholics Communicate Christ #1 on Free Friday! Now, I have a question for you….did you buzz it up, pass it on, like it, love it, link it, or encourage someone else to get a copy? CCC would make a great stocking stuffer! Your local Catholic […]