Important NOTE: This post originally came out December 20 of 20165. It is updated to reflect a publishing change. AWOC Books closed its doors, and my co-author and I just released the book on I’ll Push You Steer: The Definitive Guide to Stumbling through Life with Blinders On on Kindle. People around the world are celebrating miracles at this time of year, which is December, in case you read this some months in the future. Jews celebrate the miracle of the oil, Hindus the miracle of light, and Christians the miracle of the savior’s birth, just to mention a few. I was thinking about... Read More

It’s so exciting to have a gathering of local authors with their books – to meet them in person, and maybe do some shopping! I’m elated to be involved with the Meet the Authors Festival at Kimberling Area Library Sat. Feb. 4 9:30-1. I’m a backup speaker in case someone cancels, but for sure you can meet me and maybe even get a book or 2…or 3…from me or any of the other authors. I’ll have books and cards there, plus a chance to win a fun prize. You can download the PDF and read about all the authors here. I can hardly wait to meet you! Follow your B.L.I.S.S. Ronda... Read More

I got an exciting email from Smashwords today! I’m excited because now YOU can easily know when I put out a new story or book as soon as it happens. Smashwords is a great place to get books, short stories, and more in ANY digital format you prefer, whether that’s for Kindle, Nook, Kobo, Apple, or others. Here’s the email from Smashwords If you have books/stories on Smashwords, you got an email like this personalized for you. Hello Ronda Del Boccio, We are excited to announce Smashwords Alerts, a new feature that notifies Smashwords customers of new releases from their favorite... Read More

Welcome back to another Write On Purpose book review. I review  well-written books, highlighting what makes each good from the reader’s perspective and what writing skills and techniques make it an irresistible read. Thus, each review serves both writers and readers. I will honestly say that I don’t read a whole lot of mundane books. By that I mean books set in the real world in ordinary times. I read a lot of fantasy, suspense, cozy mystery, thrillers and the like. I generally like to try on new realities better than delving into the gritty underbelly of this one. That said, I also... Read More

Welcome back to another Write On Purpose book review. Each week, I review a well-written book, highlighting what makes it good from the reader’s perspective and what writing skills and techniques make it an irresistible read. Thus, each review serves both writers and readers. I found this week’s read because I bought her book on writing cozy mysteries. Being a fan of cozies, I had to give one of hers a try. Description of Permed to Death from Amazon: Meet Marla Shore, a Florida beauty salon owner with a knack for creating dazzling dos—and solving mysteries . . .Marla was already... Read More

I’m excited to bring you an interview with a teacher who inspires her students through words and stories. Lisa Litberg is a woman of many, many talents! Discover the woman  behind the work in this author interview.  This is one stop on Lisa’s virtual tour, so visit her site to see the other stops on her  blog tour. Why do you write? I have written for as long as I remember.  I don’t think of it as a choice.  The words are there and seek release, so I release them. What was the first thing you ever wrote, and when did you write it?  The first thing I remember writing... Read More

Welcome back to another Write On Purpose book review. Each week, I review a well-written book, highlighting what makes it good from the reader’s perspective and what writing skills and techniques make it an irresistible read. Thus, each review serves both writers and readers. Author Jan Morrill’s first novel weaves great storytelling, thorough research, and her mother’s experiences in a Japanese internment camp during World War II into this novel about the power of hatred and perception. Read more about the book. The Red Kimono by Jan Morrill From the Inside Flap In 1941, racial... Read More

elcome back to another Write On Purpose book review. Each week, I review a well-written book, highlighting what makes it good from the reader’s perspective and what writing skills and techniques make it an irresistible read. Thus, each review serves both writers and readers. This week, it’s an Amish science fiction novel called Brother, Frankenstein by Michael Bunker. Yes, I said “Amish science fiction.” Have you heard of it? It sounds like a strange combination, doesn’t it? Yet in the hands of a skilled wordsmith, it can definitely work. Here’s the book description... Read More

Starting now, each month on the last Thursday I’ll do a review of a book of value and interest to authors. Do you use Twitter? Do you like it?  Does it drive you nuts? At my last live event, several authors came up and said one of these things regarding Twitter: “It’s so stupid.” “It’s a waste of time.” “I just don’t get it.” “I don’t understand why it’s important.” OK, it CAN be a stupid waste of time. But so can nearly anything else in life, if yu think about it. The trick is knowing how to make it... Read More

Welcome back to another Write On Purpose book review. Each week, I review a well-written book, highlighting what makes it good (or not so good) from the reader’s perspective and what writing skills and techniques make it an irresistible (or annoying) read. Thus, each review serves both writers and readers. This review is a mixed bag. The series is the Montana Gallaghers historical fiction series by MK McClintock. First I need to say I have immense respect for anyone who follows through from concept to completion of a novel or a series. As a novelist myself, I can attest to how much work it... Read More