I’m so excited to announce that Edward Cox’s and my novella, The Wolves of Glastonbury, is now available from Alban Lake Publishing. This was a long time in coming, and you can read all about it at Ed’s blog. Collaborating with Ed was awesome, and I’m so thrilled about all his success with The Relic Guild!

If you’ve never collaborated with another author, you may want to embark on that journey at some point in your writing career. When you find just the right person, it can open your mind to new ideas, styles of writing – and more. Furthermore, it is a wonderful discovery process, and you’re creating – or entering – another universe with them. It’s nice to have company when braving a forest of wolves. . .

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I’ve noticed that there are a few favorites in my Tips for Writers section, “How to Write a List Poem,” but one. Just in case you’d like even more – and at your fingertips, check out my book, The Poet’s Work Shop – and Beyond.

The sequel, tentatively titled, The Fiction Writer’s Workshop  – and Beyond, is in process, and I expect it to have an early 2017 release.

Comments? Questions? Just use this comments box! Looking forward to hearing from you!

Perhaps you’re between novels or are attempting to tie off a few plot strings before weaving them back into a short story. Or maybe you’ve been diligently working on a thematically-linked poetry collection and you just need a break.

Let’s face it, you want more fun in your life, too, right? Or maybe you just want to try something different, something that expands your horizons and otherwise challenges you to open the lid on that box. . .

Look no further than Flashwriters.com!  That’s right! Ron Sparks has just launched a new site specifically to build a flash fiction writing community. There are prompts, commentary, a bulletin board – and more!

Get a move on, then. Alban Lake Publishing’s April newsletter is now up! Be sure to check out all the announcement and calls for submission.

When it’s time to take action, you need an action plan! So, what are you doing RIGHT NOW to move forward? What could you be doing? What do you want to do?

One way to increase your momentum is to connect with others on a similar road. Being part of a community of like-minded writers and editors is an excellent way to attain escape velocity!

Here are the particulars for our next meeting – And please let me know if you’re planning to come so we can reserve the right-sized table!

Who: Published and yet-to-be-published writers, poets, fiction and non-fiction writers, editors, copywriters, and content providers, indie publishers et al. Whether you’re a local OBcean, live in San Diego at large, or are “just visiting” the area, you are welcome to join us.

What: The Ocean Beach Writers Networking group for serious professional writers.

Where: Te Mana Cafe  on Voltaire, between Cable and Bacon in Ocean Beach.

When: Every Thursday from 12:30PM-1:30PM.

Why: To connect, share resources, referrals – and more!

How: Just go to FaceBook and click  “join” on the Ocean Beach Writers Networking Group and/or email me at tlrelf@gmail.com to be placed on the weekly newsletter list.

Please be sure to thank Te Mana’s owners, Marguerite and Jason, for welcoming us. Check out this awesome menu as well as their beer-on-tap, decadent Mimosas et al. Show your appreciation for the inimitable, cheerful and dedicated staff by tipping often and generously.

To receive the OBWNG newsletter, The Kinder Muse newsletter, or if you have any questions, please email me at tlrelf@gmail.com.

Looking forward to connecting with you!