Writing & Marketing & Business

Since I've release The Box, I am feverishly back at work on Carrie Border - The Prequel.

This novel will take you back to just before Carrie became an OSBI agent. Details of the trauma she faced with her parents and her fiance Billy will be explained.

Not only that, her first case with the OSBI (Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation) will be an incredibly complicated and intriguing one. She couldn't cut her investigative teeth on one more challenging.

It is hard to imagine after reading The Redemption Series and The Box that Carrie was ever anything but gutsy and courageous, but as a new agent, she was trying to find her foothold, which she firmly does in this first case.

I've teased about a 'new' character being revealed in this novel. However, it is some one you should know if you have read all my books. I have plans to develop a series them as the lead and maybe Carrie popping in from time to time.

I also have other ideas where they can possibly work full time together in a time span that would take place after The Redemption Series.

Here is a treat for my newsletter only readers. An excerpt from Carrie Border - The Prequel...

Sometimes being a perfectionist is infuriating. I’ve gotten so many accolades through the years for my excellent work product that is it easy for my chest to puff up.

I set out to write ‘perfect’ books. —Cough Cough—

Little did I know what a humbling experience that would be.

You may claim you are not afraid, but let me challenge you to dig a little deeper as you read below.

Fear is a multifaceted thing.

We understand terror when in a life threatening situation. We also understand the butterflies of stage fright.

How about all our little phobias such as the fear of heights, water, and speaking before an audience?

Fear disguising itself as...

As an early entrepreneur in my twenties I made a lot of mistakes. Here are my top 5.

#1 - Lack of Confidence in What I Was Doing

It has been decades since I began my first tiny business. It was way before the internet and the ease of access to do things yourself.

I opened a small craft and flower shop in the small town where I lived. I didn’t have fresh flowers, only silk which was a very big deal at that time.

My time was spent doing the craft items and floral arrangements I made. I did keep my bookkeeping up to date in a large ledger book though.

But, when it came to...

Are you a morning or night person? There is a clear divide here? Where do you fit in?

If I am left to my own devices with no boundaries on when I need to go to bed or get up...

If you have spent five minutes on social media you have seen a flurry of ads. Many promise you the sun, the moon, and the stars. 

They are so good at getting you to believe that what they have to sell to you will change your life, solve your problem, or revolutionize your life. So, you almost click (or do click) that button.

If you have ever done that...

That is the worst kind of dabbler. Someone who loves their hobby or unique skill set and yet won’t take the chance to make it their career.

Maybe...

I’ve coached women for years on how to start, market, and grow in business.

I’ve also been asked about publishing. I’m always happy to share because it is my passion to...

   Now uploading to their site is not for the faint of heart, but it has improved since I uploaded my first novel and their customer service is great! It was worth it. 

I knew I wanted to see my novels in hardcover form with a dust jacket, something my graphic artist may never forgive me for. But, she rose to the challenge and tweaked and tweaked until it fit their specs perfectly...