Maggie Shayne | Maggie Shayne

The Value of Story in a Chaotic World

I get very involved in the big events of our time, the ones being covered non-stop by the news, and especially the ones that push my...

Downtime?

I'm having trouble taking time off after the latest gigantic project. I planned to. A trip away would be ideal, but we have a geriatric...

One Resolution

I always pick a touchstone word or phrase for the new year, one that reflects my wishes, hopes, dreams, and yes, resolutions for that...

The Year Gone By

It has been a year of transition and challenges for us here at Serenity. Big changes have happened. I entered a partnership with Oliver...

Thanksgiving Day

Today my hubby and I will be gathering with our gigantic family for food and fun and love. Our gang has grown so big we rent a venue now,...

Thanksgiving Romance

Thanksgiving is one week from today, and I don't know about you, but I am not ready! Somehow it sneaks up on me every single year. I...

BRAND NEWS!

Scroll down. Trust me. But on the way, enjoy this freakin' gorgeous new cover art on my three most beloved series; The Texas Brand, The...

Summer's End

I don't know what the heck was up with this summer. It's been weird. Hubs started his own business only to have an accident with nerve...

Behind the BRAND (series)

I started reading Louis L'Amour novels. Let me amend that. I had long since started reading Louis L'Amour novels. Better to say re-started

Wings in the Night: Death and Rebirth

Wings in the Night has returned to me! After all these years, Harper Collins has agreed to revert rights to the entire series to me...

Woman On Fire

Something has happened to me that hasn't happened in a long time. A story has taken hold of me and dragged me into its depths. You know,...

Idiocy on the Internet?

Why does it seem there is so much idiocy, ignorance, and blatant assholery on the internet? Well read on, folks. I have the answers. But...

Creating Through Crises

Actionable steps to restore and preserve creative energy during difficult times.

Just for Writers: Story Structure Masterclass

Here's what happened. A writers group needed a workshop before the end of the year and asked me to do it over the two weeks that included...

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