by Maggie Preston | Sep 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
I watched in curiosity with the rest of the world as Simone Biles pulled out of the Olympics a few months ago. I can’t imagine making such a difficult call. To put in that effort over such a period of time and then to withdraw. I admire her courage in stepping...
by Maggie Preston | Aug 31, 2021 | Uncategorized
There’s a storm brewing outside and as I was thinking about this post, I had music going so figured I’d share what I’m listening to. It’s an oldies playlist because I’m feeling very nostalgic as I prepare for the storm. I know that sounds...
by Maggie Preston | Aug 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
After my last post, I was excited to begin a discussion with multiple authors on SM about the topic. Should we warn our readers about things that are potentially sensitive? How much warning is needed? Which topics are included? I wrote my take in the last post, and I...
by Maggie Preston | Jul 31, 2021 | Uncategorized
Note: this post discusses potentially sensitive subjects. Based on my author’s picture, someone told me I looked like a writer of sweet romance. That was obviously before they read my novels, or found the erotic novellas I’ve published. And they’d...
by Maggie Preston | Jul 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
While traveling recently I had the pleasure of reconnecting with a colleague and friend. Several years ago, we’d worked together under unusual circumstances – while living in a foreign country – and I have to admit, I worried our friendship was...
by Maggie Preston | Jun 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
Back when I started writing, I remember listening to the more established writers, both published and unpublished, speaking with such confidence about market trends and editor preferences, which agents were acquiring new writers, what was hot on the shelves and I...
