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February 3, 2026March 2, 2026

The Winding Narrative Turns Eight

The Winding Narrative is now eight years old! This past year has been turbulent for me professionally, as my publisher, Wings ePress, closed down, so I had to find a new home for my books. Next Chapter Publishing came to the rescue, and they have now republished my first two Jade Riley Mysteries and, hot off the press, they have published the third: The Man in the Dam, Jade Riley Mysteries Book 3. I can’t believe I now have a triology! Continue reading The Winding Narrative Turns Eight

July 26, 2025August 6, 2025

Jade Riley is Back

In my last post about my writing life, I lamented the fact that my publisher, Wings ePress, is closing down at the end of 2025. At my request, they unpublished my books right away, so I could jump back into the pitching game.
…I’m happy to announce that I’ve signed with a new (aptly-named ) publisher: Next Chapter Publishing. Continue reading Jade Riley is Back

November 29, 2018January 20, 2026

Five Reasons to Sign With a Literary Agent

It’s important to understand the difference between an agent and a publisher. The publisher edits, produces and distributes the book. An agent finds a publisher and manages the author’s career. Some authors deal directly with their publisher (more common in Australia than the USA or UK), but many prefer to have a middleman. Continue reading Five Reasons to Sign With a Literary Agent

June 28, 2018December 12, 2025

The Pros and Cons of Writing Memoir

What is the difference between memoir and autobiography? What is creative nonfiction? What are the advantages of writing memoir? These are just some of the questions tackled in The Pros and Cons of Writing Memoir. Continue reading The Pros and Cons of Writing Memoir

February 7, 2018January 20, 2026

Baby Steps

My firstborn son turns 19 this month. Besides
his birthday, it marks another significant milestone – the anniversary of my decision to become a writer. Nearly two decades. I’ve almost come of age. Continue reading Baby Steps