I will be at the quarterly conference of Ozarks Writers league Saturday, August 18 from 9 AM to 3 PM. If you’d like a copy of my new book They All Died Smiling or any of my handmade greeting cards, please come to the Cardinal Room, which is right behind the breakfast room. This urban fantasy is now available everywhere! Want a sneak peek of the book? Go to WriteOnPurpose.com/read and grab yours now! Cheers to your #BlissfulLife! Ronda Del Boccio #1 best selling author and speaker Award winning author, photographer and artist About Ronda Del Boccio Ronda Del Boccio is an award-winning... Read More

Friday Fictioneers is a weekly blog challenge that lets you write a 100- word (or less) flash fiction story that relates to a photo prompt. Please find the original post  and photo prompt on RochelleWisoff.com. After the story, I will share my inspiration. Guardian Genre:  Mundane fiction “The perfect tribute, n’est pa?” Amber snuggled into Pierre. Lilac scent on the breeze kissed them. Pierre let out a long, slow breath. “C’est bizarre.” Amber squirmed around to face him. “Bizarre? Why? Papa loved this place.” She broke free and distanced herself. With an expansive gesture,... Read More

Friday Fictioneers Flash Fiction Story for Feb. 23. Photo prompt: Genre: Contemporary Fiction (I call it mundane fiction)) Curb Appeal Marie parked and prayed. Ten houses matched their specs, but Miss Picky said no to all, one because of a mad ghost. A ghost. What a nut case. This one was perfect. “Jen, this home has your ideal kitchen, and Chris, your work shed.” “Sounds promising.” He smiled “Y—“She stopped and stared. Marie tracked Jen’s gaze to a single dead rose balancing atop its stem. Jen shook her head hard enough to send her sunglasses flying. “I can’t. It has... Read More

2/12/18 NOTE: I made a change to this article. I got a nastygram that I was using a copyrighted image. I had pulled it across from The Guardian article…but little ol’ ME is the one who got in trouble. Very interesting. I had no issue with taking the image down, but still. So I made a censorship graphic, which I clearly need to use more often anyway. This article is still just as relevant today in 2018  as it was when I first published it July 11, 2015 Oh, and by the way…. the company who sent the letter expects me to pay $150. Go get it from The Guardian. I’m a blind blogger... Read More

Welcome back to another Write On Purpose book review. I share well-written books. I highlight what makes each good from the reader’s perspective, and reveal what writing skills and techniques make it an irresistible read. Thus, each review serves both writers and readers. This time, it’s a fun, action-packed thriller about a teenage nerd who suddenly becomes a superhero. I became familiar with co-author Bryan Cohen because I took his phenomenal class. for authors. Now, let me introduce you to The Dark Souls: The Viral The Superhero Series Book 1. The world’s first superhero sensation... Read More

Note from Ronda: This is an excerpt from the paranormal romance Two Hearts in Tme by Raymona Anderson, published by The Wild Rose Press. The 99c sale on digital version of  Two Hearts in Time continues until Dec. 14. Book Description Rescued by tomb looter, Miguel Zamora, Sonrisa Lyons struggles between her contempt for Miguel’s thievery and her need for his help in returning to civilization. Miguel, haunted by the loss of his wife and son would like to abandon the troublesome trouser-wearing woman from the future, but his cultured upbringing and compassionate heart rule. Forced companionship... Read More

Welcome back to another Write On Purpose book review. I share well-written books. I highlight what makes each good from the reader’s perspective, and I reveal what writing skills and techniques make it an irresistible read. Thus, each review serves both writers and readers. This time, it’s a cozy mystery called A Lovely Murder, by Lori Ericson. First, here are the book details: A Lovely Murder (A Danni Deadline Thriller, Book 2) by Lori Ericson Evil tends to snatch away the best-laid plans. Life is finally coming together for reporter Danni Edens. Her mother’s mental illness seems... Read More

Are you a fan of paranormal romance and urban fantasy? If you are and/or you know someone who is, please keep reading and shareThe Wild Rose Press is publishing it soon. Before the progress update, here’s why you want the book… Kassidy Spence just wants to live her life, but her intrusive gift turns her world inside out…again. Her power to see demons inside people brought her to ruin once. She refuses to use it again… …until using her power could mean the difference between life and death. When Kassidy borrows the hottest new self-help book for women from a friend,... Read More

A self-help corruption. A hypnotic coercion. A demonic collusion. Could a wildly popular self-help author be lulling heartbroken young women to their death? When several seemingly separate events rouse Kassidy’s suspicions, the professional busybody embarks on a relentless search for the truth. Kassidy’s despised “gift” of seeing demons in people re-awakens during her Friday commute home. Her roommate loans her a hot new women’s self-help book. Her boss at the paper sends her to cover a drowning. The dead woman wears an ecstatic smile on her face…just like a motorcycle accident victim... Read More

The first Tuesday of each month, I’m sharing an update on my writing projects so you get a sense of what is going on. It will include any funny bits that happened along the way too. And I’m aware it’s FRIDAY as I write this. Better late than never, right? I always say it’s not about perfection, and I’m DEFINITELY imperfect! I’ll shot for the right day next month. And have I mentioned lately that I SUCK at time? Here are my updates. Read More  Read More