Brenda Spalding is a talented writer who has received several awards. Her expertise in publishing and marketing makes her a regular guest speaker at writers' conferences and writers' groups.
The author is a past president of the National League of American Pen Women- Sarasota Branch, a member of the Sarasota Fiction Writers, Florida Authors and Publishers Association and the Florida Writers Association and on the board of directors for the Florida Writers Foundation
Her company, Braden River Consulting LLC, was formed to help other authors on their creative journey. She also consults occasionally with SCORE to help their clients.
Brenda Spalding is a talented writer who has received several awards. Her expertise in publishing and marketing makes her a regular guest speaker at writers' conferences and writers' groups.
The author is a past president of the National League of American Pen Women- Sarasota Branch, a member of the Sarasota Fiction Writers, Florida Authors and Publishers Association and the Florida Writers Association and on the board of directors for the...
Cocaine and the problems it brings are coming to rural Florida. It falls to Sheriff Gabe McAllister to find a way to stop the drugs from entering his county. A brave young woman, Nora Hollister, stands by his side in this fight to stop the Medline Cartel lead by Pablo Escobar. Together they try to protect their way of life and of those who work...
As Megan delves into her newfound powers and investigates the strange occurrences in her inherited house, she becomes increasingly convinced that there is more to the situation than just ghosts in the attic. The unexplained phenomena intensify, leaving Megan and her friends with a sense of unease and urgency.
A mystery with a paranormal twist. Visions of the past led to the discovery of a lost family treasure. Megan's gift is getting stronger and she is hearing voices warning her of dangers to come. A valuable painting is stolen from the Longstreet Gallery. She has unexpected guests at the Green Lady Inn, could one of them be a thief and a murderer?...
I went to an event at the Venice Gardens Community Center on Shamrock Blvd. yesterday Feb 1. Foot traffic was very light and even not many vendors were there. It's pretty early in this half of the season.
I did pretty well because of repeat customers coming in looking for the next book. Readers like to get to know the author and will stop and chat. It make me so happy when I hear personally how much they liked a book and want to purchase another one.
One way to get sales of old titles moving again is to revise the covers. I revised the covers of my Green Lady Inn mystery series. It's a five book series set in Salem Massachusetts. I had my designer do this and it took several tries before we got it right. I'm very pleased with the results.
I also updated the cover to Honey Tree Farm. for this one I used Canva. I'd never used this platform before so it took a couple tries before I got it right.
It was the end of November, and the evening held the warmth of the last days of Indian Summer, with only a slight nip of fall in the air. The smell of burning leaves graced the night air. I sat in the shadows of my front porch, rocking and listening to the night sounds. My old gray sweater wrapped tight around me to keep out the chill. These old bones didn’t take to the cold anymore. The rocker beside me was empty. I wanted someone to share this incredible evening. Fall was...
The best little Arts and Craft event in the area. The organizers and other vendors are super friendly and welcoming. I attend this one every chance I get. I always get a cup of coffee and slice o cheesecake. It's the best. Stop by if you are in the area. You will not be disappointed.
Another great event in Sarasota. This one is located downtown near the Selby Library in Five Points Park. Unique upmarket arts and crafts will be on display for you. Stop by on you way to the Farmers Market down on Lemon. Enjoy lunch at one of the restaurants, where you will find plenty of outdoor seating. I'll be there signing my books along with fellow author Lucy Tobias. I'd be happy to sign one just for you.
