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An introspective chat about my work, with author Lisa Manterfield

by MKMarketing | Jun 5, 2017 | Fiction Novel Writing, For the love of writing

Sometimes we receive unexpected treats. An author interview allows us to pause a moment and consider why we’re doing the work we are, and what we’re really trying to say in our novels. Every time I’ve sat in the spotlight as interviewee, I’ve...

High and Mighty Low: An interview with the band

by MKMarketing | May 11, 2017 | For the love of writing, Freelance Writing

I was asked today why music plays such a big role in my fiction writing, and I remembered an interview I did for Mixtape Methodology with the band High and Mighty Low while researching and writing my debut novel RADIO HEAD.  The band covered The Beatles’ iconic...

Writer love: 2nd Teen Story Slam was amazing

by MKMarketing | Apr 24, 2017 | Best Writer Tips, For the love of writing, Your highest potential

Last November, a small circle of writers and I tried something daring. We asked local teens to come out and read something they’d written to a live audience. It could be a poem, a confession, a chapter from a novel in progress, or a short story. The...

Our 2nd Teen Story Slam is Coming This Spring!

by MKMarketing | Mar 17, 2017 | For the love of writing, Your highest potential

The teen writers asked for it, so we’re bringing it back! On April 20, 2017, the Teen Story Slam returns. This time, we’re taking over Island Cool, the huge, popular fro-yo restaurant in Lynwood Village on Bainbridge Island. Teen creative writers in grades...

Party for the Oscars – Presented my book!

by MKMarketing | Feb 27, 2017 | For the love of writing, Your highest potential

What an amazing weekend! I had the honor of presenting RADIO HEAD to Oscar nominees, actors, recording artists and press at a pre-Oscar Awards party at the W Hotel in Hollywood! I met some fabulous people, from the legendary Maria Conchita Alonso, to up and coming...

Book event! I presented my novel at the Grammy Awards

by MKMarketing | Feb 13, 2017 | For the love of writing

Who is the ideal audience for a novel offering an insider’s look at the dark reality of the LA rock music scene? Music fans in LA, of course! To celebrate the 2017 Grammy Awards, I had the honor of presenting my debut book, Radio Head, to Grammy nominees,...
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