Why do we do this?  Why blog?  Most of the folks I interact with online are writers, like me.  Many of us have written novels or memoirs w...

Writing has often been described as a solitary occupation.  It’s something we do on our own, sitting by ourselves at our desk or wherever ...

It’s been a very busy time for me lately.  First, I had to deal with my edits.  Though I was very fortunate not to have that many, I still...

It’s the first Wednesday of the month. Time for Alex J. Cavanaugh’s Insecure Writer’s Support Group . I’m not s big fan of reality TV, bu...

I usually post on Mondays, but since it’s the beginning of the month,  I’ll be saving myself for  Alex J. Cavanaugh’s Insecure Writers Sup...

Here it is, minus the forthcoming author blurbs I’m so excited to reveal the cover for my book!  As a debut author, the cover art is the f...

Welcome back from the long holiday weekend.  How did you spend your time?  With your family perhaps?  Hanging out at the pool?  Working th...

Memorial Day by Michelle Keim As we stand here looking At the flags upon these graves Know these flags represent A few of the true Ame...

Rejection sucks.  Everyone knows that.  But as writers, we’re used to it, right?  I know I’ve had my share—from my first ever critique par...

Today is Alex J. Cavanaugh’s First Loves Blogfest in which we post about our first loves – first movie, first song/band, first book, and...

Well, I’ve had a week to rest up after the 2012 A to Z Challenge, and boy, did I ever need it.  I never expected the Challenge to be so…w...

As an author racing towards launch day, I’m taking small steps to “establish my brand.”  That means creating a unique trade identity that ...

It’s the first Wednesday of the month, time for Alex J. Cavanaugh’s Insecure Writer’s Support Group . I was busy posting for the A to Z ...