Date Shark: your Monday mischief for Romance Month

Enjoy this sample of the first in the Date Shark series By DelSheree Gladden “Did you enjoy the rest of your night?” Eli chuckled.  “Look, no offense, but could we just get this over with? I couldn’t sleep at all last night knowing I had to meet you today,” Leila […]

In fiction, concision matters

Lessons learned from journalism By DelSheree Gladden I recently made the transition back into journalism, as an editor this time rather than a writer. In my position, I largely work with newer freelance writers who don’t have a background in journalism and may not have a background in writing at […]

On the tenth day: The Oblivious Girl’s Handbook

This girl may not be able to milk … anything. But you’ll be sure to love this sample from another great book you could win in the 12 Days of Great Reading giveaway By DelSheree Gladden We were locked in a standoff. A big part of me was still angry […]

Thursday teaser: The Ghost Host, Episode 1

What better for the Haunted Month of October than an honest-to-goodness ghost story? Check out, then buy The Ghost Host, Episode 1, By DelSheree Gladden The curly script on the chalkboard takes me a minute to decipher once the woman pulls her influence away and I can concentrate on the […]

Sci-fi Saturday: Escaping Fate

Time is running out to enter the BestSelling Reads Spring Fling science-fiction and fantasy giveaway. So don’t hesitate—enter now. And if you need more convincing, read this #excerpt from the paranormal bestseller By DelSheree Gladden “Grandpa, what are you talking about? It can’t just be coincidence that Katie and Maera […]

Monday Meet-an-Author: DelSheree Gladden

You know her books. You’ve read her bio. Today, get to know a little better the USA Today bestselling author DelSheree Gladden: how she started writing and publishing, and how she has grown as an author. First, tell us about your books, in chronological order: title, genre, a couple of […]

Writing means rewriting

By DelSheree Gladden Writing and rewriting go hand in hand. Over the years, rewriting takes up less time, for most writers anyway. When first starting out, though, rewriting scenes, characters, or whole books will eat up a big chunk of most writers’ time. My first serious attempt at writing a […]

Why I write

Monday musings by bestselling author DelSheree Gladden Writing is an important form a stress relief for me. It produces a tangible product that helps me feel like I’m actually doing something and gives me a chance to quiet the chatter in my head and explore the thoughts and emotions that […]