by Dianne C. Braley | May 17, 2024 | Blog
As an author, and an AWARD WINNING one I’ll add… sorry, but I had to; I am often asked to review other authors’ books. It’s a courtesy many of us do for each other, especially if we respect each other’s work or want to help a new author with the...
by Dianne C. Braley | Apr 12, 2024 | Blog
As a novelist, everyone asks, “What’s your upcoming book about?” I stutter my words as I have yet to nail down that perfect elevator pitch to hook a potential reader, and I don’t want to disappoint. It is such an undertaking trying to sum it up in one sentence because...
by Dianne C. Braley | Mar 15, 2024 | Blog
Hey friends! I stumbled upon a powerful poem by Philip Larkin, an English poet and novelist. I resonated with it instantly as he captured much of what I am currently experiencing with the coming change of season. The Trees (1974) The trees are coming into...
by Dianne C. Braley | Dec 29, 2023 | Blog
Happy holidays, everyone. I hesitate to say that sometimes because, for some, the holidays aren’t happy, and there is often a lot of stress put on being happy and celebrating this time of year. While I am not trying to be Scrooge, this year’s holidays have...
by Dianne C. Braley | Nov 10, 2023 | Blog
Hi-Ho, Hi-Ho—the publishing industry is slow… And that is an understatement. I’m unsure if you recall that I gave my book to that agent who wanted an exclusive. I talked about it a few blogs back, which means she doesn’t want me to send it to anyone else. I...
