Book Blurb vs. Synopsis – What’s the Difference?
Book blurb… book synopsis… what’s the difference, and why should you care? To start with, a book blurb and a synopsis are not the same thing. Let me give you a quick breakdown that shows why it’s...
View ArticleHISTORY OF A MONSTER WHORE – PART 1
I’m sure most of you would be highly offended if someone referred to you as a “Monster Whore.” After all, both words insinuate negative and unsavory characteristics, with monsters being creatures that...
View ArticleCollaboration: The Path to Achievement
For the last year, fiction website Waterfrontwriters.com has posted consecutive chapters of Two Weeks to Rites. This web series collaboration with fellow writer Desiree Smith-Daughety has been far from...
View ArticleInvitation to Readers
The monsters are napping right now, so it’s safe to grab a seat and take a look around. My author name is Sandra R. Campbell, but friends call me Sandee. I dabbled with writing in my early years, but...
View ArticleAttention Readers & Writers: C3Con is coming!
While the summer is winding down, many authors are gearing up for the Creatures, Crime and Creativity Conference in Hunt Valley, MD. Here fans get to dine, chat, network and strengthen bonds with the...
View ArticleThe Final Scream
I published the following piece in the June edition of Monsters, Mayhem and More Newsletter. After sending this to 2,500 + subscribers, I realized how down I felt. Figured others might feel the same...
View ArticleStranger Things in Real Life
The success of Netflix series Stranger Things is due in part to incredible writing, talented actors and spot-on 1980’s nostalgia. However, my appreciation for the show may go a little deeper than...
View ArticleA FESTIVE FEBRUARY FOR ALL!
When you think about the second month of the year, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Sweethearts, candy and flowers? Most of us associate the third month of the meteorological winter with...
View ArticleWHAT EVERY WRITER DREAMS OF…
Life is full of interruptions and missed opportunities. It’s no surprise. Everyone’s busy, juggling work, home, family and more. Let’s not even get into the demands of social media. That ugly beast has...
View ArticleCreatures, Crimes and Creativity 2017
While the summer is winding down, many authors are gearing up for the Creatures, Crime and Creativity Conference, Sept. 8 -10, 2017 in Columbia, MD. This unique event gives fans the opportunity to...
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