marthaengberOct 17, 20211 minNew Short Story Just Published!That’s the thing about writers: often our greatest talent is persistence. That’s certainly true of me. I’ve clung to dozens of stories...
marthaengberAug 4, 20211 minWriting a Sci-Fi Podcast SeriesListen on Spotify When my daughter was in grade school, one of her best buddies was Rachel Kellum. Even then it was apparent Rachel’s...
marthaengberApr 29, 20212 minReview: “Go: A Memoir about Binge-Drinking, Self-Hatred, and Finding Happiness”On sale now! As you know, I’ve been exploring the world of memoirs of all kinds, none of which are more poignant than those surrounding...
marthaengberMar 26, 20212 min“Ever Rest” by Roz MorrisBook Review I just finished reading Ever Rest, Roz Morris’ new novel due out June 3, 2021 (available for preorder). A fantastic read!...
marthaengberSep 24, 20202 minA Plan in Case of Morning: Prize and Reviewby Phill Provance Coming Sept. 29, 2020, preorder I received an advanced reader copy (ARC) of veteran poet Phill Provance’s first...
marthaengberSep 3, 20202 minTRAVEL TO STORYLAND: VLP AUTHOR READING SEPT. 17One of the most primordial things humans do — and love to do — is tell stories and listen to them. Campfires, bedtimes, pajama parties,...
marthaengberJul 22, 20205 min5 Reasons to Love Independent PressesWinter Light, a novel, now available on preorder If you’ve been following this blog for awhile, you’ve seen this novel’s progress toward...
marthaengberJun 30, 20204 min3 Steps to Building Your Book Launch TeamI had the most pleasant surprise this morning when I opened my email to find a copy of my upcoming novel’s book cover by Jessica Bell,...
marthaengberJun 16, 20207 minYour Virtual Book Launch: Make It the Party You Want!Do you recognize the now iconic lament of Lesley Gore’s 1963 hit: “It’s my party and I’ll cry if I want to!” Those words — and more...
marthaengberMay 12, 20202 min4 Reasons to Join Me for a Live Q and A at 5 p.m. May 13, 2020I’d love to have you join me for a live Q&A regarding my novel, The Wind Thief, at 5 p.m. PT on Wed., May 13, via my Facebook author...
marthaengberMay 1, 20202 minBoundless Creativity: A Spiritual Workbook for Overcoming Self-Doubt, Emotional Traps and Other CreaPurchase on Martha’s website I want to give a shout-out to my friend and fellow writer, Martha Alderson, who today releases her new...
marthaengberApr 19, 20204 minMan’s Search for Meaningby Victor Frankl I’ve always thought that as a writer, my first duty is to be curious about people. Not a little curious, but doggedly...
marthaengberApr 7, 20202 minTeaming With Other Authors = 29 Free Ebooks!Author Brian David Floyd recently decided everyone everywhere needed inexpensive distraction during this time of shelter-in-place. So he...
marthaengberMar 13, 20202 minWhat’s the Difference Between YA and Adult Fiction With a Teen Protagonist?After reading Carolyn R. Russell’s dystopian young adult novel, In the Fullness of Time (due out March 17, see previous post), I got to...
marthaengberMar 2, 20202 minPhotography for Writersby Melanie Faith I grew up in Chicago and about once every winter would wake up to a mountain of snow outside my window and more falling...
marthaengberFeb 3, 20202 min6 Marketing Terms All Authors Should KnowTo develop a plan for launching my upcoming literary book, Winter Light, which will be published Oct. 6 by Vine Leaves Press, I’m taking...