Monthly Archives: August 2011

I’ve been thinking of doing an FAQ post to answer some questions I get on a regular basis, and today’s as good a day as any so here goes.  😀 1. What do you write? I mainly write historical western … Continue reading →

While I’ve been working on Shotgun Groom, I have also been working on Isaac’s Decision.  I am finally at chapter six in the book.  I realize in my last interview with Joel, Tom and Dave Larson, I said that Isaac would be … Continue reading →

Please note: The story excerpt below is a rough draft.  I did not proofread it before I posted it.  It is for enjoyment purposes only.  My editor (the English teacher/journalist/award winning author) will go through this story with a fine-tooth … Continue reading →

After seeing the great job Dara England did on Shotgun Groom, I decided to have her do Sally Larson’s cover, too.  I decided to call Sally’s book Her Heart’s Desire. For what it’s worth, I highly recommend Dara England for … Continue reading →

Don’t panic.  I didn’t take any of the mock-ups I made on GIMP.  I was surprised by the amount of emails I got today asking me not to use any of the covers I did in GIMP.  LOL  I was … Continue reading →

Joleene Naylor, an author friend, mentioned a free program called GIMP that helps authors make covers.  I’ve been wanting to try it out but never took the time.  Then, last Saturday, I decided to give GIMP a try.  So here … Continue reading →