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With so many options in the field of publishing books, more people are debating on whether to go into independent publishing or to try a traditional publisher. But the bigger question to answer first, is whether or not being an author is the right path for you.

Looking for an inexpensive project that allows for endless creativity and is perfect for a reader? Painting a brick into a book is not as complicated as it may sound. Check here for my list of instructions, as a suggestion, on how you can paint a brick into a book for your garden, as a door stop, or a bookend.

Are you looking to add a little gnomie charm to your holiday decorating this year? With a tomato cage, some green garland, and a few crafty items/tools, you can create your own version of Cybil Lawson's Christmas Gnome from The Ghost of Christmas Pastel mystery novel. Check here for my list of instructions, as a suggestion, on how you can have a one-of-a-kind outdoor gnome for your porch or back patio.

Had an enjoyable trip to New Jersey this past weekend, including getting to chat with readers and fellow authors at Collingswood BookFest.

Looking back at last year's Malice Domestic 34 and how much I am excited for this year's! It was a great weekend of meeting authors and chatting with readers near Bethesda MD and I can't wait to see what this one has in store, Malice Domestic 35 . To start off, it was the first time I had ever been in a conference hotel, let alone a five star one. The place was MASSIVE! I clocked that it took me four minutes to get from our hotel room to the designated vendor's room while pow