My Writing Community is like a Japanese Puzzle Box

"You will discover an unexpected treasure." Japanese puzzle boxes are elegant wooden creations. They can be solved by a simple squeeze or through a dizzying array of pulls and pushes. The puzzle box originated in 19th century Japan and held a good luck charm on the inside (once you finally opened it). My online writing community, Wordsmith Studio, is like a puzzle box. Each pull and twist of a member's writing journey adds and enhances my own. For example: Twist one Khara House's … [Read more...]

Book Trailers and Beyond

"Many possibilities are open to you. Take advantage of them." The modern world mingles mediums. Take, for example, the book trailer. It's a visual sneak preview of something that's written. Admittedly, I personally don't watch the latest video and then go out and buy a novel. Nevertheless, I'm extremely excited to present the official book trailer for The 228 Legacy: Go ahead and like it on Youtube! If you enjoyed it, share with your friends. Beyond book trailers, there are other … [Read more...]