Category Archives: write-brained scribbler

Another Year Over

A new one just begun. We put such faith in the start of a new year. We count on new beginnings, on making changes, on hope. It’s a funny old tradition, celebrating the New Year, but makes sense, right? At least according to the calendar, it’s a brand-new start. Really, though, every day is aContinueContinue reading “Another Year Over”

News for 2026

The Anniversary Edition of Faith and Honor (written as Robin Maderich) is coming in 2026 to celebrate America’s 250th! Originally released in 1989, my debut novel as a published author with Warner Books has been updated for re-release. The story is set in Boston during the early days of the Revolution. She’s a patriot, he’sContinueContinue reading “News for 2026”

Books, readers, life, joy

I can’t say enough about readers. I had another book signing yesterday (with Autumn Jordon) at the Barnes and Noble at the Lehigh Valley Mall. The people who came up to our table were entertaining, gracious, funny, interesting, respectful, just absolutely wonderful. It has been the same everywhere we (or she or I–depending on whetherContinueContinue reading “Books, readers, life, joy”

Sometimes I just wonder…

There are scammers everywhere. I was contacted right here on this blogsite for this one. So, posting a warning to other writers out there, or just anyone in general, since there’s likely a scamming plot afoot for every walk of life. (This one appears to be coming out of Nigeria, if my view stats areContinueContinue reading “Sometimes I just wonder…”

Conundrum, anyone?

First off, I stand by my use of the word conundrum. Merriam Webster lists the meaning for this word as: (noun) an intricate and difficult problem. And, for me only perhaps, the following is just that. As an author, it’s sometimes hard to gain credibility. To become known, seen, heard, even. Often, I see authors aboutContinueContinue reading “Conundrum, anyone?”

Sharing my excitement

[Apologies, all. I apparently tossed away a year, by putting 2026 instead of 2025 in all the book signing dates listed below. I have adjusted them now. One wonders where one’s head has wandered off to, for sure!] I know I post about upcoming events on my News and Events page, but I figured I’dContinueContinue reading “Sharing my excitement”

Celebration!

July 14th is the third anniversary of the first book’s release in the Shadow Journey series. The Shadows We Make made its debut on that day. I can’t believe it’s been three years since this journey (no pun intended) began! Since then, The Thrice-Gifted Child, The Sleeping Myth, and the fourth and final book, InContinueContinue reading “Celebration!”

Christmas thoughts in May

Anyone who’s read less than half my blogs will still recognize how much I love the Christmas holidays. It’s May now. May 22nd, to be exact, and the temperature at 12:06 is still 49 degrees. I’m debating with myself as my fingers grow chill and I put tights on under my sweats, whether I shouldContinueContinue reading “Christmas thoughts in May”