It was decided back in March that after a few more posts, The Writers’ Block would go on indefinite hiatus. Alas, that time has come. I’m not sure when/if we will be back; it all depends on time and blah blah blah blah. The bottom line is we’re all busy with other things right now, so it’s time to take a break. We all still have our individual blogs, so visit there for updates if you like. I will be posting blog carnivals and entries on my own personal blog and on Cla... Read Full Story

2008 seems to be the year of saying goodbye. This Sunday, our church held a farewell party for my family. We had already moved all our stuff to Madison, so all that was left was the celebrating. It was good to hang out with friends, barbecue, sit and talk. But it wasn’t until some friends of ours we haven’t seen for a while showed up, that it really hit home for me–we are saying goodbye. It’s not like I won’t see these people again. But give it a year or so. Occa... Read Full Story

It was decided back in March that after a few more posts, The Writers’ Block would go on indefinite hiatus. Alas, that time has come. I’m not sure when/if we will be back; it all depends on time and blah blah blah blah. The bottom line is we’re all busy with other things right now, so it’s time to take a break. We all still have our individual blogs, so visit there for updates if you like. I will be posting blog carnivals and entries on my own personal blog and on Cla... Read Full Story

I want to take this opportunity to thank Nancy Greene for dedicating her valuable time to help us with this blog, The Writers’ Block, as a way to connect to our readers. It has been a rewarding experience and I look forward to work with her again. As a nonfiction author I get to speak and write about inspirational themes that helps me explore my physical, emotional and spiritual nature. Many of my readers identify with my themes, I believe they are universal and I welcome everyone to c... Read Full Story

And now in print… I thought I’d give a bang to James Buchanan’s Lord Carabas: http://www.king-cart.com/Phaze/product=Lord+Carabas+by+James+Buchanan In a Seventeenth Century that never quite was, Julius Montclair LaRousse lives out a slightly off center fairy tale. A half-fé orphan, raised by Jesuits and turned brigand, he shares his adventures across France and into the New World as he tries to get the girl, the boy, and maybe save the French outpost in La Florida along the ... Read Full Story

It was decided back in March that after a few more posts, The Writers’ Block would go on indefinite hiatus. Alas, that time has come. I’m not sure when/if we will be back; it all depends on time and blah blah blah blah. The bottom line is we’re all busy with other things right now, so it’s time to take a break. We all still have our individual blogs, so visit there for updates if you like. I will be posting blog carnivals and entries on my own personal blog and on Cla... Read Full Story

Being a part of The Writers’ Block has been a truly rewarding experience.  Had it not been for Nancy O. Greene, I would’ve never started blogging.  I can’t thank her enough for asking me to join The Writers’ Block and showing me how a writer can reach readers, make friends, and create fans through blogging on a regular basis.  Now, in addition to the time I have spent here on the Block, as well as continued contributions to The Book’s Den, I have a thriving blog ... Read Full Story

Welcome to the May 8, 2008 edition of writers from across the blogosphere. It’s late, but it’s here. Also, if you’re into spec fiction (horror, science fiction, fantasy, etc.,) make sure to check out the two editions of a carnival of speculative fiction. Bob Younce presents A Directory of Internet Article Writing Sites posted at The Writing Journey, saying, “Bob Younce takes a look at the options writers have for publishing their material on the various o... Read Full Story

WRITEFUL PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Eric D. Goodman, Public Relations Director DATE: May 6, 2008 EMAIL: writeful.press@gmail.com Deepak Chopra Wellness Retreats Mark 100th Anniversary of The Spencer The Spencer, a literary-themed hotel and spa nestled in the heart of the Chautauqua Institution, is in its 100th year of continuous operation. To celebrate, The Spencer offers an exciting program of health and wellness retreats by certified Deepak Chopra Center instructors. P... Read Full Story

It’s finally transcribed. Last month I interviewed Mr. Monteleone for the Maryland Writers’ Association’s 20th Anniversary Conference (which is this Saturday. There’s still time to register, and walk-ins are fine too). Tom is the Keynote Speaker for the conference, and he took some time out of his schedule to do this interview to promote the event. There’s a lot of great info, and I hope you find the interview as informative and fun as I do. Borderlands Press INT... Read Full Story