Debbie Mumford | August 30, 2009
As a published novelist, a question that pops up frequently in conversations is, “Where do you get your ideas?”
The world around me is a constant source of inspiration, though I rarely stay in the here-and-now for more than a few pages. I’ve published a few contemporary romance short stories, but they were flash fiction (1,000 [...]
Debbie Mumford | August 28, 2009
I love dogs. Don’t know that I’ve ever met a dog I didn’t like. If I did, I’ve buried the experience like a particularly smelly bone.
In honor of my doggy friends, I’ve decided to devote the next few puzzles to breeds I’ve known and loved. This guy is a probably a Husky, while MY dog [...]
Debbie Mumford | August 25, 2009
Who doesn’t love an adorable panda? I’d plant bamboo in my yard for this little guy to snack on!
Debbie Mumford | August 23, 2009
Have you ever wondered where an author was when she made the leap from reader to writer?
Would you believe my very first novel began in a tree house on the slopes of Mt Rainier? It’s true. I kid you not.
Dear Husband’s sister and her hubby were visiting the Pacific Northwest from their home in Colorado [...]
Debbie Mumford | August 21, 2009
In honor of my new release, here’s my fabulous cover art in puzzle form!
Debbie Mumford | August 20, 2009
Come chat with me! I’ll be at Coffee Time Romance & More Chatters today from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm EDT (4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Pacific time)
Ask me about my recurring themes (dragons and faeries *lol*) and new additions (time-travelers *ahh*) or anything else that crosses your mind!
I’ll be giving away a copy of [...]
Debbie Mumford | August 18, 2009
The Silver Casket
by
Debbie Mumford
Cat Logan, a young American with a recent degree in medieval literature, travels to Scotland to discover her Celtic roots. She finds more than she bargained for when a mysterious silver casket (rumored to hold the desiccated heart of a long dead Scottish laird) transports her back in time to the 1400s [...]
Debbie Mumford | August 16, 2009
Here’s another question from the interview I completed last week. This one touches on a bias I run across far too frequently…that e-pubbed writers aren’t *really* published.
The Question:
How would you respond to the “prevailing wisdom” that “serious” writers don’t write for the web?
My Answer:
Serious writers learn their craft. Sometimes that education comes from academia, sometimes [...]
Debbie Mumford | August 14, 2009
Hooray! The tomatoes are ripening. There’s nothing like a salad with fresh-from-the-garden tomatoes. Unless of course it’s sweet corn on the cob with a side of freshly sliced tomatoes…yummm!
Enjoy!
Debbie Mumford | August 13, 2009
I was interviewed the other day in preparation for an upcoming speaking engagement. I thought this question and my answer my make an interesting topic for discussion.
Note: I’ve modified my answer from the actual interview since I’m not reproducing the entire questionnaire here.
The Question:
Do you need an agent to get started [in publishing], and if [...]