by admin | Jan 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
It’s been a while since I’ve posted to this blog — and a while since I really wrote anything in earnest. My last novel, The Starlet Letter, was completed over two years ago. Why? Life. Or change. Or just bad planning. Take your pick. I applied for...
by admin | Jul 31, 2023 | Uncategorized
I’ve shared with you the trials and tribulations of my path to indie publication — getting the agent, losing the agent, and reinventing myself by owning my “authorship.” Now, I’m thrilled to share a few of the accomplishments and setbacks...
by admin | Feb 17, 2022 | Children's Literature, Interviews, Publishing, Uncategorized
“”Ms. Yingling is the librarian at Blendon Middle School. Her daily mission is to find the right book for the right student at the right time.” So states the Blendon Middle School website, and there is no better way to introduce this librarian and...
by admin | Jun 6, 2021 | About Me, Publishing, Uncategorized
This is how it begins. You’ve just gotten the call – your dream agent loves your book. After years of steady effort, you are on your way! The two of you get down to work – reviewing, revising, refining – until you both love the product, and it’s time to go live. The...
by admin | Apr 21, 2021 | About Me, Uncategorized
The sequel to Vasilisa is coming next fall! Elena the Brave picks up the story with Vasilisa and Ivan’s daughter, Elena, who is destined for more adventure. Spoiler — if you like dragons, this book is for you! This is a first draft of chapter one, but I...
by admin | Feb 27, 2021 | About Me, Uncategorized
I took up the tarot about a year ago. I’ve always been drawn to these cards, the evocative, colorful pictures, each imbued with a sense of both history and mystery. Redolent of Italian parlors and gypsy caravans, the cards embody romance, adventure and the...
