Author Q&A (& giveaway): Natalia Sylvester on Chasing the Sun

For a moment he forgets everything except for a truth that hasn’t happened yet. Marabela’s rescue will be their rescue. Her survival will be theirs to share. Nothing will matter except for that. ~ from Chasing the Sun In her debut novel, Chasing the Sun, Natalia Sylvester weaves a story of trust and illusion, of tradition …

Books Lining Up in the Queue

I cleared my plate of a few writing obligations recently. I keep talking about “that novel,” and my son thinks it’s time I deliver. He has high hopes that, when this book sells big, I will buy him a Hummer. I tried to explain the reality of publishing, like first I have to finish the book …

One Key to a Writer’s Success: Find Your Community

Recently, I hung out with a group of women for a few days, on retreat. There were Fall colors, belly laughs, and snacks sprawled out on a long, buffet table — salty and sweet, free for grazing at all hours of the day or night. Someone stuffed a 12-pack of Cherry Coke in the refrigerator. …