by toby | Mar 9, 2022 | BOOKS, Social Media
I don't know about you, but when I really love a book, there's nothing like holding one in my hand, marking my favorite passages, or passing it on to friends to enjoy! In light of that, I set up THREE print book giveaways on the Goodreads site to make it easy for...
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 | Oct 13, 2014 | The Writing Life
The morning after my first-ever book signing at Barnes and Noble, I’m still trying to process what a tremendous high it was. My friend and fellow writer Ilima Loomis drove me there and promised never to leave my side in case I felt lonely and rejected. (THANK YOU...
by toby | Apr 11, 2014 | The Writing Life
Twitter continues to be a source of new friends, contacts, chats and learning for me. Not long ago I met a talented writer on Twitter who caught my interest because of her practice of Muay Thai kickboxing, and the great quality of her writing. I invited her to share...
by toby | Dec 4, 2013 | The Writing Life
Are Indies Getting Clobbered by Big Name E-book Discounts? I think we are. And, it’s a great time to be a reader and shopping for e-books! The DOJ price-fixing case with Apple and the Big 5 publishers was settled awhile ago, but September was when Amazon began really...