by marieverde9 | Sep 20, 2024 | News
Imagine the Marvel anti-hero Loki as a dragon. Now, instead of becoming king to impress his dad, what if he thinks stealing his dead uncle’s treasure will win his father’s affection? Meet Manjucatus, the new star of my third book in the Tales of Enda...
by marieverde9 | Jul 19, 2024 | News
There is a timeline hanging above my writing spot that gives the dates, names, and ages of the main characters from my fantasy series, Tales of Enda. It’s not very descriptive, but it keeps me consistent with all seven books as I write. I’ll be sitting...
by marieverde9 | Mar 29, 2024 | News
I love thrift stores! Hunting for bargains and interesting items is one of my favorite hobbies. As my mother used to say, “One man’s junk is another’s treasure.” She’s right. It’s like finding buried treasure when I purchase a...
by marieverde9 | Mar 8, 2024 | News
Writers use many tools to help them with their craft. One valuable tool I use is the spreadsheet. A spreadsheet is a way of keeping track of information in rows and columns. It keeps businesses organized, and since writing is my business, I need all the help I can...
by marieverde9 | Feb 23, 2024 | News
Winter is almost over, and spring is just around the corner. My bulbs are pushing their way up through the mulch and leaves. Soon, the snowdrops will bloom, hopefully followed by daffodils and narcissus. I can’t wait to stink up my house (according to my family)...
by marieverde9 | Feb 9, 2024 | News
One of my favorite things about writing is doing research. I love looking up facts about places and events that will improve my novel. Getting lost in history or other cultures can be a fun way to enrich your writing. Non-fiction writers have to research, of course....
