(To listen to the audio of this blog post, use the purple play button.) · Author Ann Christine Fell · On Saturday I attended a district meeting of the Kansas Authors Club (KAC) in Hutchinson, Kansas. All writers and those interested in becoming writers are welcome to join. The main attraction was the guest speaker, Ann Fell, Winfield, KS. Her book, Sundrop Sonata: A Novel of Suspense (2016), was published two years following her memoir, In the Shadow of the Wind: A Story … [Read more...] about Kansas Authors Club: Author Ann Christine Fell
Archives for November 2017
“I Want to Write a Book”: Ideas Are a Dime a Dozen
(To listen to the audio of this blog post, use the purple play button.) · Ideas Are a Dime a Dozen · I’ve been meeting a lot of people lately who recognize that I’m a writer and author. Sometimes they congratulate me on the accomplishment and sometimes they purchase one of my books, but I’m also learning that many people have a yearning to be a published author. Usually, not too long into our conversation, they spill their guts: “I want to write a book, too.” “Yeah, I know … [Read more...] about “I Want to Write a Book”: Ideas Are a Dime a Dozen
Veterans Day: Remembrance
(To listen to the audio of this blog post, use the purple play button.) · Remembrance · Veterans Day was celebrated a few days ago. This year the remembrance hit me harder than expected. It started early on Saturday when a friend from across the pond, Sean McArdle, asked me if we celebrate on the 11th of November. He told me that in the United Kingdom they refer to it as Armistice Day, the day the First World War ended. He said, “It’s the day we remember all the fallen … [Read more...] about Veterans Day: Remembrance
Michael Jackson or Me, You Decide
(To listen to the audio of this blog post, use the purple play button.) · A Book Reading at Hutchinson Public Library · Tomorrow night I have my first official book reading/signing for my debut novel, Taking Back the Bullet: Trajectories of Self-Discovery. I’m looking forward to the interaction with the attendees—if anyone shows up. Well, I know some people will show. J. Alex Potter, my wife, she’ll be there. We’re riding in the same car. Kate Lewis, Marketing and … [Read more...] about Michael Jackson or Me, You Decide
Book Reviews: Recommended Reading
(To listen to the audio of this blog post, use the purple play button.) · Recommended Reading · If you want to stimulate your imagination and relax, then read. If you want to write, then read. But if you want to understand the craft of writing, then write a book review. That's what I've done. Here are reasons these three books are favorites of mine. The Absolutely True Story of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie Can the words "powerful" and "brilliant" be over used? … [Read more...] about Book Reviews: Recommended Reading