by Gloria Oliver | May 3, 2007 | Uncategorized
Greetings!Did you miss me? After a week of taking in the sea air and sun, I am BACK! For those not yet privy to the info, hubby and I were off on a Disney Cruise for out 25th wedding anniversary. We had a blast! And fortunately, I think it also gave me a few topics to...
by Gloria Oliver | Apr 19, 2007 | Uncategorized
Communicating with others is something we do on a daily basis in one form or another. Yet though we practice this art all of our lives, at times it is one of the most neglected aspects of it.Lack of communication is normally cited as one of the major causes of issues...
by Gloria Oliver | Apr 12, 2007 | Uncategorized
Some friends were talking recently and a subject came up that is near and dear to most of us authors (and others) out there, but is rarely talked about – The Impostor Syndrome.This is the feeling deep inside that you aren’t at all good, that you have no...
by Gloria Oliver | Apr 7, 2007 | Uncategorized
Shaman’s CrossingbyRobin HobbPremise: Nevare is a second son. And as such, his future has been decided since birth – he will be a soldier. But when his well meaning father gives him over to an old enemy to learn their ways, Nevare’s path takes an...
by Gloria Oliver | Apr 5, 2007 | Uncategorized
One of the most important components of a short story is the hook. In a story, the hook serves the same purpose as it does on a fishing pole. It is where you put a mental worm to entice the reader and get them to bite, hopefully reeling them all the way in so they...
by Gloria Oliver | Apr 3, 2007 | Uncategorized
Lady of the Lakes by JC HallPremise: Corryn has waited over a year to meet again the mysterious knight he saw near one of the cursed lakes. His own sad past has forced him to try such unusual means, and there are no guarantees of success. But when he once more meets...