Whatcha Up To?:

• I’ve been selected as a Reader for the High Plains Book Award! (More Below).
• I’ve been selected as a Judge for the Women’s Fiction Writers Star Award! (More Below).
• Join me for the last Flashlights & Firelight Online Book Club April 15, 2026 to discuss The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Daré! (More Below).

High Plains Book Award Reader!

The High Plains International Book Award is a prestigious award honoring books published in the previous year about the high plains area from USA to Canada. Volunteer readers determine which books become finalists and judges then determine which finalists win each award. There are several categories and it’s all very exciting! I’m reading now and winners will be announced in June.  

Star Award Judge!

The Women’s Fiction Writers Association gives out a Star Award every year for general and debut novels, and I’ve been selected as a Judge for this years entries. I just finished up reading and sending in my extensive reviews. Winners will be announced in September.

Flashlights & Firelight Online Book Club

Join us on Zoom April 15, 2026 at 6pm MT to discuss The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Daré.

April Timed Writing Prompt Available Now!

Want a chance to have your work featured on my website, social media, Patreon and Substack accounts? Send me your unedited, timed writing response for your chance to be featured! Find the latest prompt on Patreon or Substack.

Monthly Book Talks!

Love to read but never know what to pick up? Check out my monthly videos for my local Thompson Falls Public Library here. Remember to Subscribe for free so you never miss one. Book talks: like book club, but shorter.

Readings

Did you know I occasionally remember to record readings of my published pieces. You can check out the latest one here. Be sure to Subscribe so you don’t miss the next one!

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