by Barbara Tanner-Wallace | Mar 17, 2023 | Blog Thoughts
I’m terrible at manifesting (or scripting as it’s called on TikTok.). That is, the concept of thinking aspirational thoughts with the idea that the positive energy will help you turn your intentions into reality. It’s not that I don’t believe in having a positive...
by Barbara Tanner-Wallace | Mar 14, 2023 | Blog Thoughts
I apologize for missing the last two Friday updates, but I was on vacation! My awesome husband treated me to a week in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Because everyone heads north in the winter, right? Actually, he gifted me a writing retreat with my bestie, Donna Alward...
by Barbara Tanner-Wallace | Mar 14, 2023 | For Writers
A few months ago, I mentioned to a group of authors that I wasn’t interested in independently publishing my historical fiction, and they looked at me like I had two heads. Why on earth, they ask, would I endure the headaches and constraints of traditional...
by Barbara Tanner-Wallace | Mar 10, 2023 | Blog Thoughts
(Author’s note: I’m currently shopping my historical fiction novel set in 1965. From time to time I’ll share some historical stories from that time so you can get a flavor for the period.) Julie Andrews appeared on the cover of Life Magazine to celebrate the premiere...
by Barbara Tanner-Wallace | Mar 9, 2023 | For Writers
Recently, I was asked if I had any advice for an aspiring author. I had a lot of thoughts, but in the spirit of brevity, I’ve narrowed my tips to ten. My writing friends will note that much of what I’ve written I should heed myself. As with all advice,...
