by toby | Jan 6, 2017 | Conservation, Local, The Writing Life
What inspires an author? I—along with most writers—am often asked this question. Some are inspired by an image or a piece of art, while others feel stories emerge out of the places they’ve been. Writers’ stories can stem from their personal experiences, their work, or...
by toby | Jan 4, 2017 | The Writing Life
Lei Crime Series books 1-4 box set are on sale from 6.99 to .99 until 1/16! Four full length novels in one will keep you turning pages late into the night! Here's the blurb: Blood Orchids, Torch Ginger, Black Jasmine, and Broken Ferns, the AWARD-WINNING first four...
by toby | Nov 24, 2016 | The Writing Life
LAUNCH DAY FOR WIRED ROGUE, Paradise Crime #2 with Sophie Ang! WHAT READERS ARE SAYING: “What an incredible read! This is a fast paced action book that is filled with suspense and a little bit of love as well. It is richly descriptive of the Hawaiian...
by toby | Sep 21, 2016 | The Writing Life
Seven characteristics of successful writers cannot be taught—but they can be learned and developed until they become the habits that are the bedrock of a successful artist practice in any field. The successful writer is a keen observer of everything around him....
by toby | Sep 20, 2016 | Conservation, Life
Sighting a wild wolf in Canada is a haunting thing. Seated in our brightly colored plastic Adirondack chairs on the deck, watching the river at low tide and sipping our morning beverages, a howl from the other side of the river lifted the hair on the backs of our...