Can My Writing Be TOO Tight?

As writers, we’re frequently told to tighten our writing. It’s a common thing. I mean, how many of you have sat in a critique group and NOT heard that mentioned at least once? Believe me, tightening our sentences and paragraphs in general is a good thing....

SPOTLIGHT: Lora Palmer’s “The Mirror Masters”

Hello, all! I hope everyone is enjoying the weather and getting their word counts in (for those of you participating in NaNoWriMo). Today, I get to introduce you to another book by fellow Clean Reads author, Lora Palmer. This book takes me back to my first love...

NaNoWriMo Strikes Back!

Hey, all! I know, I know. It’s been a strange day on social media. A hard day for some. And I’m not trying to detract from the seriousness of the election, but I’m all like, now that it’s decided, let’s get back to NaNoWriMo…cause...

FEATURED GUEST: Author E.A. West

Hey, all! I have been enjoying the Great Smoky Mountains in East Tennessee and it has been fabulous! I have been privileged to host so many wonderful authors during this interim. Today is no exception! Author E.A. West has just released Covered with Clean Reads (the...