Hi,It's been crazy, but I am writing.I have a new book that is available right now for your reading pleasure. I wanted to write cute. It's a cute story. I think you'll like it.Ricky Barnes waited patiently for the right moment, the right woman, and t...

Olivia's June NewsletterWelcome to June and the month I tested positive. It is true. I tested positive last week for Covid. The month started out with a bang, me on a plane, headed to Las Vegas to see Anita Baker. She was amazing. The venue was...

Olivia's May NewsletterI will be very honest with you, it is difficult to know where to draw the line. I have spoken with so many authors, friends and family members who are simply feeling overwhelmed. It doesn't matter how much you do, there is alwa...

Olivia's April NewsletterIt's April and I'm sitting here, filled with cold and allergy issues because I live in the South and we have yellow Spring snow. I guess that's why I chose yellow for Blind Seed's cover. it is such a cheerful color and can r...

Olivia's March Newsletter It is March and I am once more sitting behind my desk, chomping at the bit to share with you the latest in my writing world. I try to add interesting tidbits but also include information that is relevant to your re...

 Good afternoon, Let’s talk about the character driven versus the plot driven story.What is the difference between character driven vs. plot driven stories—and why does it matter when you’re writing?The art and craft of storytelling is equa...

“Let all you do, be done in love.”I am currently writing a novella to be featured in a faith-based anthology. I am surprised at how well the writing is going, considering the lack of sexualized terms to describe the action. It’s not as if I don’t kno...

I write, therefore…I am?Few people understand the importance of a ROUTINE when making a pittance...er, I meant a living...as a writer. Where do you work? How do you work? When do you work? These are all questions a selling writer fields with eve...

Good afternoon!I hope you are getting excited about our trip to Jamaica; I know I am. To prepare for our writing retreat, I want you to think about your story setting. The wonderful thing is, our story setting will be all around us, where we can smel...

Welcome to the end of the year and the start of a new season of life.Another year has come and gone, leaving me truly wondering what in the world has happened. I kind of want to recap, but that means I would have to look back when, in all honestly, I...