by Faye | Aug 13, 2024 | My Publications, Writing
On December 1, Huntsville Independent Press will publish a special 10th Anniversary Edition of my first published book, a memoir-in-essays titled Message from a Blue Jay. The original book was published by Buddhapuss Ink, a wonderful independent press that eventually...
by Faye | Aug 5, 2024 | My Publications, Poetry, Writing
I’m happy to report that a review I wrote of poet Alison Stone’s new full-length collection, Informed, has been accepted for publication in the October issue of Cider Press Review. Many thanks to the editors. I hope poetry lovers will check out Alison’s amazing work....
by Faye | Jul 11, 2024 | My Publications, Writing
If you’ve ever seen the cover of my first book, Message from a Blue Jay, you might have had the same reaction I had when my publisher showed it to me — wow, what a wonderful cover! That is about to change. All good things must pass, and the truth is, my...
by Faye | Jun 18, 2024 | General
Hey, I’ve decided to create a Facebook page where I’ll talk more informally about my books, the publishing process, writing anecdotes, and more. I’ll even run a few contests — and maybe give away some books. You can find the page here:...
by Faye | Jun 5, 2024 | My Publications, Writing
If you’ve been enjoying the 100-word stories (“drabbles”) in my latest book, Soul to Soul: Tiny Stories of Hope and Resilience, you’ll probably enjoy my two new publications. “Figure Worship,” a surprising (and perhaps amusing) take...
by Faye | May 16, 2024 | My Publications, Writing
It’s been a while since I’ve posted on the blog, but never fear! Life sometimes takes me away from my creative work, but when things calm down, I can re-focus. I do have a fun piece coming out this month in a new anthology of drabbles titled, of all...
by Faye | Mar 28, 2024 | Author Interviews
The first questions I’m asked in my new interview with Five Directions Press are phrased this way: Your new story collection, Soul to Soul: Tiny Stories of Hope and Resilience, includes 100 stories, and each of them is 100 words long. This kind of precision, I...
by Faye | Mar 11, 2024 | My Publications, Writing
Titling her review “Charming Book,” a reader named Gloria R. wrote this in her five-star review of Soul to Soul: “So much emotion conveyed in these short stories. A delight to read…Pick up this book when you have a little time and enjoy...
by Faye | Feb 5, 2024 | My Publications, Writing
Just a quick note to thank the readers who have been reviewing Soul to Soul: Tiny Stories of Hope and Resilience on Amazon, BN.com, and/or Goodreads (you don’t have to buy the book from one of these sites to review it there). Online reviews are so important to a...
by Faye | Jan 31, 2024 | General
Lately I’ve been teaching a Saturday morning creative writing class for 7th graders. The class takes place on Zoom, and I’m working with the students to write science fiction stories. In the meantime, I was invited to present a Symposium webinar on...