Author Archives: Laura Orsini

“Don’t Be a Hypocrite – or Maybe, Yes, Go Ahead”

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Laura Orsini

“Don’t Be a Hypocrite – or Maybe, Yes, Go Ahead” by Olga Torres Bretta looked at her boss, smiled, and said kindly, “Thank you for the recognition,” while at the same time feeling a cringe in her stomach. What Bretta … Continue reading →

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The Effective Author: New Words for New Culture

Posted on January 3, 2020 by Laura Orsini

The Effective Author: New Words for New Culture © 2020 Kebba Buckley Button, MS, OM. World Rights Reserved. No language demonstrates cultural evolution more clearly than does English. Perhaps that’s because so many different cultures speak it and introduce variations. … Continue reading →

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To Publish or Languish, That is the Question

Posted on December 31, 2019 by Laura Orsini

To Publish or Languish, That is the Question by Marcus A. Nannini To publish or languish is something most authors find themselves dealing with at some point. Especially if it is an author’s first complete manuscript. The author with no … Continue reading →

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The Effective Author: Gifts for Authors 2019

Posted on December 4, 2019 by Laura Orsini

The Effective Author: Gifts for Authors 2019 © 2019 Kebba Buckley Button, MS, OM. World Rights Reserved. People never seem to know what gifts to give their author friends for the holidays. Here’s some help! Each year, I offer suggestions … Continue reading →

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Excuses and Choices

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Laura Orsini

Excuses and Choices ©2019 Kebba Buckley Button, MS, OM. World Rights Reserved. Perhaps you saw this gem among the short news items some time back: “Ex-wife accused of identity theft blames dog for leading her astray.” In Arlington, Washington, an … Continue reading →

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Predictability Can Kill a Great Story

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Laura Orsini

Predictability Can Kill a Great Story by Marcus A. Nannini As an author, I strive to avoid predictability. My two most recent works were a challenge in that regard because the titles made it clear there would be a significant … Continue reading →

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Crocodiles and Alligators

Posted on September 6, 2019 by Laura Orsini

Crocodiles and Alligators by Rita Goldner As a kid, I didn’t have many books to read at home. My parents were avid readers, and owned collections of Shakespeare and the works of Rudyard Kipling, but not his children’s classics. Having … Continue reading →

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The Effective Author: Dealing with Rough Days

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Laura Orsini

The Effective Author: Dealing with Rough Days © 2019 Kebba Buckley Button, MS, OM. World Rights Reserved There’s lots of guidance out there for writing and completing projects. There’s lots of great advice about organizing, planning, and goal-setting. There’s lots … Continue reading →

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What to Write When the Mood Doesn’t Strike!

Posted on September 4, 2019 by Laura Orsini

What to Write When the Mood Doesn’t Strike! by Marcus A. Nannini We all find ourselves in situations where we must write out of obligation, rather than for our own edification and joy. If I’m lucky, the writing obligation is … Continue reading →

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The Effective Author: The Power of Surprise Endings

Posted on August 2, 2019 by Laura Orsini

The Effective Author: The Power of Surprise Endings © 2019 Kebba Buckley Button, MS, OM. World Rights Reserved. Anyone who has ever read Agatha Christie novels knows how delightful the surprise endings are: the power reveal always takes place at … Continue reading →

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