Author Archives: DMW

Confessions Of A Bookaholic – Guilty Pleasures Edition #53 – Sweet Valley High #55 – Perfect Shot

Posted on January 12, 2015 by DMW

Here is another Sweet Valley High female athlete going through something. On the one hand I totally got it, but on the other hand it just seemed like another version of the “ugly-pretty girl” story. Anyone who grew up between … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, Books, fiction, Guilty Pleasures, Reviews | Tagged "all-state", "body issues", "camera shy", "dance lessons", "self esteem", "self image", "sweet valley high", basketball, book, photography, redhead, sweet valley, tall | Leave a comment

Confessions Of A Bookaholic – Guilty Pleasures Edition #52 – Sweet Valley High #54 – Two-Boy Weekend

Posted on January 11, 2015 by DMW

Will this book mark the end of Jessica’s first relationship? Is this goodbye to redhead stud, A.J. Morgan? The thing we all saw coming, and yet didn’t… you’ll have to read on to find out. 😉 “Two-Boy Weekend” Sweet Valley … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, Books, fiction, Guilty Pleasures, Reviews | Tagged "mistaken identity", "reading list", "sweet valley high", affair, book, break up, cheat, fling, psycho, stalker, sweet valley | Leave a comment

Off Limits: A Blogging Problem (Also A Writer’s Problem)

Posted on January 8, 2015 by DMW

I have heard writers discuss what is off limits before. What they won’t write about, who they won’t write about. Many author friends say things like, “I’ll have my husband read it, and if he has a problem with it, … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, blogging, Journal, Personal, Relationships, Social Media, Thoughts, Writers, Writing | Tagged "off limits", anonymity, feelings, people, privacy | 2 Comments

Suddenly Inspired, Enthused, Determined, Resolved: I Am Going To Be Published

Posted on January 6, 2015 by DMW

Ten days ago I was bit by a whole lot of inspiration. Normally, when inspiration comes crashing in on me, I can understand where it comes from. I may be on a romantic weekend getaway; or hiking in the mountains, … Continue reading →

Posted in fiction, Inspiration, Publishing, Writing | Tagged 2015, goals, ideas, publication, resolutions, submit | Leave a comment

Personal Growth: Reflections On How I Have Grown

Posted on January 5, 2015 by DMW

2014 may not have been the best year for me or us (my husband and I) but when it came down to keeping my 2014 resolutions (all 30 of them!) I have to say that I did all right. I … Continue reading →