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4/9/2022

Author tip 1 - Beginning your first book

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3/6/2022

Brief Blurb About New Novel

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In 1990, a young woman from a small New England town, ​could never conceive how her life will change after her car breaks down on a dimly lit road one winter evening. Exiting her vehicle, to walk to the closest house to use the phone, she discovers something unfamiliar to this world beyond the tree line, the craft of an extra-terrestrial race. Investigating further out of curiosity, she is soon faced with a choice...  engage with them, or run. Her choice ultimately defines her destiny.

This novel will have readers naturally beginning an internal dialogue about what they believe may lie beyond earth’s atmosphere in the vastness of space, as well as whether or not they believe life exists elsewhere in the universe. And, if so, what that might look like. 

This journey of self-discovery explores the mysteries of the universe, the presence of intelligent life elsewhere in the cosmos, the nature of time, the human soul, physical versus spiritual realms, and how one single person can elevate the collective human consciousness here on earth.

Anticipated Release Date 2023

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2/22/2022

2022 Author Headshots

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1/29/2022

Housebound Snowy Day A Writing Dream

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Writing on Snowy Days...

Blizzard conditions make for an ideal day to write. Housebound, warm, and cozy, it puts me in the perfect state of mind to create the soul-stirring scenes which take place in my new book about the presence of intelligent life throughout the universe.

A utopian planet or dimension, beyond earth's atmospheric borders, would look and feel different to each one of us. But what is it that lies within the perfection of such a place that is so important for the human soul to understand? This is what my main character is discovering now.

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12/31/2021

Ending 2021 and Beginning 2022 Writing New Book

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The year 2021 is coming to a close, but not without showing something for it. I end the year with 119 pages of my new novel about the universe, the others we share it with, and the nature of the cosmos, written. With the closing of an entire year, and looking forward to a brand new one (2022), I like to take time to reflect on what I am most proud of, as well as the lessons learned. It really feels wonderful to have this much accomplished in my new book in just over 5 months. It's not easy writing a novel, especially with a full-time job, and other life responsibilities. But, because I love the topics and the characters I write about so much, I am driven back to my chair, to write over and over again. This is how all my work comes to be - passion. It's also interesting to see, that, on occasion, while I'm writing this book, I receive ideas and inspiration for other books, which I make sure to take notes on, and keep in a safe place for the future projects.

​Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year 2022!

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11/12/2021

Rainy Days Are Best for Writing

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I'm sure I'm not alone when I say this, but rainy days are fantastic for writing. While many people see a rainy day as a reason to hang around the house, do nothing, or maybe catch up on their rest, as a writer, I see the darkness and the quiet as an opportune time to sit and write non-stop for hours upon hours. Today it poured, and having the day off, with no need for  make-up, hair styling, or getting dressed up, I sat at my computer, looking like a creature that shouldn't be in public, and poured my imagination out onto blank pages. This is my true happy place. Today, at the (almost) 4 month mark, I have 101 pages written in my new novel. Some writers measure their success in words, scenes, ideas, or in a completed outline. For me, when I hit a certain number of pages, I feel a true sense of accomplishment. Reaching 101 pages means (I'm guessing) I'm approximately 1/3 done with the book. Completing such a big chunk of the work in this time frame is motivational, because I'm able to see how much I've accomplished, and want nothing more than to continue working at it, until it's finished. 
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9/19/2021

Not Your Typical UFO/alien novel

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Writing a new novel, no matter the topic, is daunting. It's a lot of hard work, is exhausting, but exhilarating at the same time. There are times when I'm watching TV, driving to work, or taking a walk, and get struck with an incredible idea that absolutely must go in the new book. As soon as I can, I record notes on a voice recorder, so I don't forget, and can work it into the book later. Sometimes out of the blue, I'll also come up with random ideas or names that must go into other books, yet to be written, such as the sequel to, The Vampire. I make sure to record those as well, so I'll have a lot of great notes when I sit down to write that one. 

The one thing that keeps jumping out at me, while I write this new book about the diverse life out in the universe, is that it's not your typical UFO book where aliens abduct someone, conduct experiments on them, and return them to their vehicles, so they can go on to have nightmares for the rest of their natural lives.

This story is vastly different from what people will expect. Yes, there are aliens, they have a unique craft they use to travel through the universe, time, and into other dimensions, and they will interact with a human being. However, it's how they interact with this particular person, and the ultimate reason for it, that readers will find truly unexpected and wondrous.

As I've said while writing all my other books, the thing that keeps me in my chair writing is my love and passion for a story I've come up with to communicate an important message. 

I've been writing during my free time for 2 months and 3 days, and I already have 84 pages of written, which seems incredible, even to me. Sometimes, it just pours out, and I couldn't be more thankful for the inspiration that comes to me from so many different places. 

Inspiration is where all my work originates. One picture, one piece of music, one fateful interaction with a person or an animal, one random thought (coming from God knows where), can inspire me to create characters, scenes, dialogue, and/or whole chapters.

It's quite a magical experience to create, no matter what it is...  as you experience and witness everything coming to you in what seems like perfect timing, all falling into place exactly as it's meant to, to produce an incredibly moving body of work. 
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9/4/2021

Progress on new UFO/alien novel

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I've been working on my new novel, about the presence of extra-terrestrial life in the universe, for approximately 7 weeks now, and have about 70 pages written. Some days, the story just pours out of me, and I can't stop writing. Other days, I feel like I need a break from it. 

So far, I am really excited about how this story is unfolding before me. I know readers will feel the same way. I do have a few friends that I read to, as I create new material, and that brings me a lot of joy. Luckily for me, these friends are also interested in this topic and appreciate the ideas for the story.

Much like my other work, this book is truly about the nature of the universe, spirituality and the soul.

I cannot wait to share more with you! ​ 

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8/20/2021

Aliens taking center stage in new novel....

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​As any author will tell you, writing a new novel can feel like a daunting task because you begin with a blank page and a blinking cursor. The goal, to translate the vivid scenes you see in your mind into words so that your readers can see, smell, hear, touch, taste, and emotionally feel everything you do. Love for your story and your characters keeps you in your chair and your fingers typing. To me, there is no work more exciting or rewarding.  


Since beginning this new book, compelling scenes spontaneously reveal themselves to me, helping me diligently write, so I can bring this truly unique story (fiction) about the universe and the diverse life we share it with to readers.

This book will be filled with interesting characters, and interstellar experiences, but most importantly, it will carry an important message for mankind. 

I cannot wait to share this story with so many of you, who are also interested in this topic.

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7/17/2021

New Book: Examines the potential for life elsewhere in the universe

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After about a year and a half of research, including speaking with those who claim to have had some interaction with a UFO or experienced what they describe as "spiritual" unexplainable phenomena, I am inspired to write my next novel. It's a topic that's always intrigued me - whether or not there is intelligent life elsewhere in the universe.

This book will offer a unique perspective about what that could potentially look like, who and what may be out there, where they live, their role in the universe, and how they, the earth, human beings, and even the spiritual realm could all be intertwined.

I certainly don't have the answers, but I love wondering about it. The world I create in this next book will have you truly wondering about it, too. 
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