How do you start writing a book? Step one: Outline *Conflict, resolution *Characters, setting This process takes about a week. I plot out my story line and get my ideas down on paper. My outlines always change as I start to write, but I find them essential for keeping my thoughts organized. Step two: Research *Who are the characters I want to write? *Physical description, what do they want? You can’t write what you don’t know. Step...

The rumors are true. I just agreed to write two new Lakeview Novelettes. With Scream, the third book of the Lakeview series, coming out June 5th and some very fun things happening with Hush, which I will tell you all about soon,  I couldn’t resist taking on this newest challenge. So without further delay I am pleased to announce that Silence, book 2.5 in the Lakeview series taking place the summer between Whisper and Scream, and the yet...

ARRGH! is here and the press is coming in. I am beyond thrilled with what people are saying. 5 stars for ARRGH! from Readers’ Favorite: “Christopher has been kidnapped! If that’s not bad enough, the nasty Captain Redblade also managed to make off with a beautiful young lady and her father too. It’s up to Christopher to find a way out of his predicament and save them from danger. It’s high tide and time to set sail on an...

How cool is it to receive something like this? Stacey,  I just wanted to write and tell you that I just finished reading your book Hush.  It was so so good.  I am in the process of reviewing it on my blog (www.readingisoneofmypassions.blogspot.com), but what impressed me even more was the interview at the end.  You mentioned that you had Dyslexia, and I almost got excited.  That sounds bad, but I don’t mean it that way!  I have a son...

I will be signing copies of both Whisper and Hush at Armchair Books in Whistler BC, Saturday March 22nd, from 2:00-4:00. The Real Blakely, Leigh , and Halle will be there to help. Hope to see you there! Keep on Reading –...

Hush, A Lakeview Novel – Book Trailer Blakely, Leigh, and Halle, our three daughters, where home this weekend and with Halle’s help Hush, now has a book trailer! It is always amazing what teenagers, especially a rather precocious 13-year old, can do!   Happy...