This might not be the right time to talk about a writing platform, but I am in love with Vellum! In my opinion it is way better than putting up with Words glitches and anomalies. It seems expensive—$250 if you are doing paperbacks and e-books, $199 for e-books only. But, it is not only a writing platform but also a way to publish! It is seriously worth the money—only the one time charge for as many books as you want to write. It gives you many options for details on fonts, how you want your...

During this unbearably long past year I have used my Substack platform for political pieces, but have decided to head in another direction that I hope might keep me calmer and might also be of use to those who are thinking about writing or are already stuck in. I’ve been writing since the early 2000’s and although I am not universally known, I have had some success. I write mostly fantasy and have also delved into paranormal mystery. I am now working on memoir as well as another fantasy that...

“Led mostly by his heart and his passions, this is the wildest and most volatile of Horses. The Fire Horse is exceptionally intelligent and has a brilliant personality. He is most courageous, most willing to take on several different things at the same time and to take risks – whatever will keep his heart pumping! Not one for practicality or caution, the Fire Horse will pummel his way through by sheer force and willpower to get what he wants. He is highly competitive, always trying to raise...