By Donnell Ann Bell Years ago, when I worked at the Colorado Springs Business Journal as assistant editor, spotlight writer, proofreader, dishwasher, you get the idea, I shared the print room with my delightful editor and a few crazy people. Delightful and crazy are just two adjectives that come to mind. The word I reserve […]
By Donnell Ann Bell I have three problems when it comes to writing fiction. Simplicity bores me, I have a perfectionist problem, and I write above my pay grade. Don’t get me wrong. I’m far from perfect. But I work hard to make sure my research is accurate. I also carry “What if?” and minutia […]
By Donnell Ann Bell Look down. What are you wearing? Don’t worry; this isn’t going to be a pornographic blog. I’m just curious if you’re like me. I don’t stay in my pajamas when I start my day, but I do slip into my most comfortable “grungies.” It’s hot where I am and as I […]
Good Monday morning. The Stiletto Gang is a group of authors that touch mostly on marketing, the craft of writing, the concept behind our books and/or the genre of what we’re writing. Last week, two of our authors didn’t just touch on a topic, they challenged it and downright addressed the world’s most serious problems. […]
In many of my books, something from my past has influenced the story. The Past Came Hunting came from a police ridealong. Deadly Recall resulted from my memory of a piano lesson I greatly exaggerated and fictionalized. On June 16 through June 30, my fourth single title romantic suspense goes on sale. I was actually […]
I knew I’d be out of pocket today so I invited fellow author Kassandra Lamb to guest blog. Kassandra has departed from her amateur sleuth series to write police procedure. Further, I don’t think I’ve ever met a more helpful muse! Thanks for joining us, Kassandra~ Donnell I am a pantser, which means I write […]
Happy Monday! I interrupt this blog to announce I have a book on sale! My award-winning Until Dead: A Cold Case Suspense is discounted to $.99 through April 15, 2024. Haven’t read it yet? The sale is available on the following digital outlets: Kindle, Nook, Kobo, Apple and Google Books. The following link will detail […]
Hello to The Stiletto Gang members and readers! I never saw myself joining a gang, but here goes! My first blog shares an important aspect of my life outside of writing. I look forward to connecting with you! ~ Author Brooke Terpening ~~~ March 22, 2024, 2:32 pm. People gathered in the corner of the […]
Every once in a while I like to revisit one of my articles that I believe has a timeless message. If I had a superpower and could change the world I would fight against bullying. By Donnell Ann Bell Years ago, I had the opportunity to participate in my local sheriff’s office citizens’ academy. After […]
By Donnell Ann Bell It never fails. I can be talking to friend Lois Winston via phone, topics ranging from world events to some mundane ailment we’re experiencing. Then always. . . always before we hang up, the next 15 minutes segue into critique partner Lois Winston. This is the point in which we discuss […]