Hi! Wow, it’s only the 14 and a ton has happened so far! The Take 190 Book Festival was last Saturday which was amazing. There…
When technology fails, what will save us?
By Tabi Slick It’s amazing how much we now rely on technology. From the music we listen to, to the conversations we have on a daily…
Writing Goals & Tips for Camp NaNoWriMo 2019
Are you ready for Camp NaNoWriMo? I just got back from a month of traveling and now today is the first day of Camp NaNoWriMo…
February’s Bookish Digest: Cold Weather Means Cozy Mysteries
Hi! How’s everything going? I hope you’re doing great and that you’ve been enjoying this February weather. I know I am! In Texas sometimes it’s…
Why Did Johnny Appleseed’s Apples Taste So Bad?
By Tabi Slick Today is March 11, 2019 and is a very special day because it is #NationalJohnnyAppleseedDay! There are many rumors about Johnny Appleseed and…
Build Strong Characters in 5 Steps
By Tabi Slick One of the first bits of professional feedback I received about my writing was in regards to characterization. Now, in the beginning I…
What were the 3 curses of Constantinople?
By Tabi Slick Present day Istanbul, Turkey was once the capital of the Ottoman Empire. It was known as Constantinople and remained the capital until the…
Review of Fido and Fendi by Adaline Chase
Fido and Fendi is a cozy mystery about a fashionista turned sleuth named Erin Summers who is wrongfully accused of murder by her cheating ex…
Historically Proven Love Tips
By Tabi Slick Whether you’re celebrating good old Valentine’s day by writing your special someone a love note or taking them out for a romantic…
Food In Fiction: How To make Turkish Helva & A Coffee Surprise!
As many of you know, my latest book Timur’s Escape is set in the capital of the Ottoman Empire during the 17th Century (Present day Istanbul, Turkey).…