tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90780649620909190882024-03-18T05:48:34.954-04:00Focused on StoryMysteries, Memoirs, Marketing and MoreJ.Q. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.comBlogger1023125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-33310868458269171912024-03-05T17:00:00.002-05:002024-03-06T13:20:33.439-05:00Insecure Writers Support Group (IWSG) Blog Post: Now About That AI! #IWSGbloghop Insecure Writers Support Group Blog Hop#IWSGbloghopWhat is the Insecure Writer's Support Group?Founded by author Alex J. Cavanaugh, the Insecure Writer’s Support Group offers support for writers and authors alike. It provides an online database, articles and tips, a monthly blog posting, a Facebook and Instagram group, Twitter, and a monthly newsletter. To find out more,J.Q. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-15804008777638439152024-02-20T16:05:00.027-05:002024-02-20T16:05:00.161-05:00Recipes and Reads with Author Karla Stover: Recipe for Vinegar Cookies and Tacoma History in A Feather for a FanRecipes 'n Reads SeriesGuest author Karla StoverPlease welcome talented author Karla Stover to our Recipes 'n Reads series, scheduled every third Wednesday of the month. Karla shares one of her favorite recipes and the reason why she chose this particular one. If you love history, you will love Karla's book, A Feather for a Fan! Read on.🪶🪶🪶🪶Welcome, Karla! Thank you for being my guest.Why didJ.Q. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-25833218690370684762024-02-06T16:21:00.002-05:002024-02-09T15:37:02.435-05:00IWSG Blog Hop: What's Wrong with Author Websites? #IWSGbloghop Insecure Writer's Support Group Blog HopFirst Wednesday of the Month#IWSGbloghopFounded by author Alex J. Cavanaugh, the Insecure Writer’s Support Group offers support for writers and authors alike. It provides an online database, articles and tips, a monthly blog posting, a Facebook and Instagram group, Twitter, and a monthly newsletter. The purpose of the group isJ.Q. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-91963487466594966072024-01-16T17:03:00.001-05:002024-01-16T17:03:00.253-05:00Recipes 'n Reads Series: Sherry Ellis' Crepes Recipe and New Book Release: Bubba and Squirt's City of Bones #recipesnreads #newbookrelease Recipes 'n Reads SeriesGuest author Sherry EllisPlease welcome talented YA author and professional musician, Sherry Ellis, to our Recipes 'n Reads series, scheduled every third Wednesday of the month. Sherry shares one of her favorite recipes and the reason why she chose this particular one. We are also celebrating her new release, Bubba and Squirt’s City of Bones.CrepesWelcome, SherryJ.Q. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-3247111819962716992024-01-02T16:07:00.001-05:002024-01-02T16:07:00.137-05:00Innsecure Writers Support Group Blog Hop: What YOU Know About BookBub Insecure Writers Support Group Blog Hop#IWSGbloghopWhat is the Insecure Writer's Support Group?Founded by author Alex J. Cavanaugh, the Insecure Writer’s Support Group offers support for writers and authors alike. It provides an online database, articles and tips, a monthly blog posting, a Facebook and Instagram group, Twitter, and a monthly newsletter. To find out more,J.Q. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-61157534689714241972023-12-19T16:00:00.005-05:002023-12-30T11:48:21.213-05:00 Recipes 'n Reads: Margaret Hanna Shares Her Family Recipe for Christmas Cake and Her Grandparents' Stories, Searching for Home #ChristmasCake #DarkFruitCake #SearchingForHome #FamilyRecipe #recipesnreads Recipes 'n Reads SeriesGuest author Margaret HannaPlease welcome my friend and memoirist, Margaret Hanna, to the Recipes 'n Reads series which is scheduled every third Wednesday of the month. Margaret shares one of her favorite recipes and the reasons why she chose this particular one. Plus she has brought along the book about her grandparents.I am thrilled to have Margaret join me today. IJ.Q. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-2276418702820493522023-12-05T16:00:00.031-05:002023-12-05T16:00:00.244-05:00IWSG Blog Hop: Reviewing Reviews, Celebrating Newly Released Books with C. Lee Mackenzie's Latest Release--Rattlesnake #IWSGbloghop Insecure Writer's Support Group #IWSGbloghopWhat is the Insecure Writer's Support Group?Founded by author Alex J. Cavanaugh, the Insecure Writer’s Support Group offers support for writers and authors alike. It provides an online database, articles and tips, a monthly blog posting, a Facebook and Instagram group, Twitter, and a monthly newsletter. To find out more, J.Q. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-66525359723089012402023-11-14T17:00:00.003-05:002023-11-15T07:34:45.599-05:00Recipes 'n Reads:Author Marsha R. West's Yummy Pot Roast Recipe and Mystery Novel, COMPROMISE, AND JQ's New Release! Recipes 'n Reads SeriesGuest author Marsha R. WestWhat a great blog post today! Two important features:***My guest is mystery author and friend, Marsha R. West.***I am announcing my new release, Your Life with Jesus: How to Spark Memories and Write Your Spiritual Memoir is now available in eBook and paperback! Find out all the details after Marsha shares an mmmm--good recipe and her J.Q. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-83794943208285197872023-10-31T17:00:00.034-04:002023-10-31T17:00:00.159-04:00IWSG Blog Hop: My National Novel Writing Month (NANO) Experience, Updates #IWSGbloghop Insecure Writers Support Group Blog Hop#IWSGbloghopWhat is the Insecure Writer's Support Group?Founded by author Alex J. Cavanaugh, the Insecure Writer’s Support Group offers support for writers and authors alike. It provides an online database, articles and tips, a monthly blog posting, a Facebook and Instagram group, Twitter, and a monthly newsletter. To find out more,J.Q. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-38593436830377200432023-10-17T17:00:00.006-04:002023-10-17T17:00:00.143-04:00Recipes 'n Reads Series with Susan Bernhardts' Recipe for CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY TRUFFLE TORTE and a Halloween Mystery, #recipesnreads, #mystery Recipes 'n Reads SeriesGuest author Susan BernhardtLet's welcome my friend and talented mystery author Susan Bernhardt to our Recipe and Reads series which is scheduled every third Wednesday of the month. Susan shares her favorite recipe and the reasons why she chose this particular one. And Susan has a mystery that is perfect for the Halloween season, The Ginseng Conspiracy. It is one of J.Q. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-14706121466149194562023-10-03T17:00:00.138-04:002023-10-03T17:00:00.155-04:00IWSG Blog Hop: AI--the Future for Writers, Book Cover Reveal #IWSGbloghop Insecure Writers Support Group Blog Hop#IWSGbloghopHappy October!HAPPY IWSG DAY!What is the Insecure Writer's Support Group?Founded by author Alex J. Cavanaugh, the Insecure Writer’s Support Group offers support for writers and authors alike. It provides an online database, articles and tips, a monthly blog posting, a Facebook and Instagram group, Twitter, and a monthly J.Q. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-51370346511057526052023-09-19T17:00:00.113-04:002023-09-19T17:00:00.155-04:00Recipes and Reads: An Inspired Recipe from Romance/Paranormal Author L. Diane Wolfe #recipes, #paranormal, #romance, #newbookrelease, Recipes 'n Reads SeriesGuest author L. Diane WolfeI am thrilled to welcome L. Diane Wolfe to our Recipe and Reads series which is scheduled every third Wednesday of the month. Diane shares her favorite recipe and the reasons why she chose this particular one. Plus we are celebrating the release of her book, In Darkness: The Werewolf.In Darkness: The Werewolf by L. Diane WolfeRomance/J.Q. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-52915901336384860792023-09-05T18:18:00.001-04:002023-09-05T18:18:35.245-04:00IWSG Blog Post--Celebrating the 12th Birthday of the Insecure Writers Support Group Blog Hop! #IWSGbloghop Insecure Writers Support Group Blog Hop#IWSGbloghopHappy September!HAPPY IWSG DAY!Happy BIRTHDAY # 12!What is the Insecure Writer's Support Group?Founded by author Alex J. Cavanaugh, the Insecure Writer’s Support Group offers support for writers and authors alike. It provides an online database, articles and tips, a monthly blog posting, a Facebook and Instagram group, J.Q. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-10892616119936415782023-08-15T17:01:00.001-04:002023-08-16T11:01:32.287-04:00Recipes and Reads Series: Have You Eaten the Official Food of Halifax, Nova Scotia? #recipesandreads #recipes #donaleemoulton Recipes 'n Reads SeriesGuest donalee MoultonHello and welcome to the Focused on Story Blog by J.Q.Rose.I am thrilled to welcome donalee Moulton to our Recipe and Reads series which is scheduled every third Wednesday of the month. My guest author shares her favorite recipe and the reasons why she chose this particular one. I'll also spotlight a book by the author.* * *Today is award-winning J.Q. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-24391316346515121472023-08-02T06:54:00.001-04:002023-08-02T06:54:43.786-04:00IWSG: Family Time #IWSGbloghop #familyPurpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!Happy IWSG Day!Recipes and Reads the third Wednesday of the Month.Good eats and great reads!I am taking a break this week because our granddaughter is J.Q. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-91307457358219822992023-07-19T07:23:00.034-04:002023-07-19T08:26:24.135-04:00Recipes 'n Reads Series: Christmas in July Christmas Cookies Recipe #ConnieVines #Western #recipesandreads #recipesRecipes 'n Reads SeriesGuest Connie VinesHello and welcome to the Focused on Story Blog by J.Q.Rose.Beginning TODAY, I will be featuring a guest author on the new series, Recipes 'n Reads, every third Wednesday of the month. The author will share a favorite recipe and the reason why she chose this particular one. I'll also spotlight a book by the author.Kicking off the new series is my friend andJ.Q. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-50049837292863318822023-07-05T09:29:00.002-04:002023-07-05T09:29:44.846-04:00IWSG Blog Hop: Where Do I Find Ideas for Stories? #IWSGbloghop #writing Insecure Writers Support Group Blog Hop#IWSGbloghopHappy July!HAPPY IWSG DAY!What is the Insecure Writer's Support Group?Founded by author Alex J. Cavanaugh, the Insecure Writer’s Support Group offers support for writers and authors alike. It provides an online database, articles and tips, a monthly blog posting, a Facebook and Instagram group, Twitter, and a monthly J.Q. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-73234559051794355272023-06-13T16:32:00.003-04:002023-06-13T16:35:07.908-04:00Tips and Topics for Writers: This is the Way to Increase Followers and Views on Facebook #tipsforwriters #facebooktips, #recipeseries Tips and Topics for WritersHello and Welcome to the Focused on Story Blog by J.Q. Rose!We are wrapping up the spring season today on the Focused on Story blog and will move on to a new guest author series in July. Curious? Keep reading.I have a few more tips to share with you. Well, really I have a ton of tips for you. If you ever have questions about blogging, writing, publishing and/or J.Q. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-38477401379815022782023-06-06T17:01:00.076-04:002023-06-06T17:01:00.140-04:00Can You Replace Writing Stories and/or Articles with Another Venture? #IWSGbloghop #writers #storytelling Insecure Writers Support Group Blog Hop#IWSGbloghopHappy June!HAPPY IWSG DAY!What is the Insecure Writer's Support Group?Founded by author Alex J. Cavanaugh, the Insecure Writer’s Support Group offers support for writers and authors alike. It provides an online database, articles and tips, a monthly blog posting, a Facebook and Instagram group, Twitter, and a monthly J.Q. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-14293109853303872132023-05-24T13:55:00.003-04:002023-05-24T13:55:46.665-04:00Honoring Our Brave Soldiers on USA Memorial Day #memorialday #honoroursoldiers What a week this will be! Not only celebrating my grandson's high school graduation on Sunday, May 28, and celebrating my birthday, his birthday and his Dad's May birthday, this weekend is Memorial Day weekend. Since my birthday is tomorrow, May 25, I'm taking it easy and enjoying this very busy week with the family. ★★★★★Someone asked if we should be having parties and cookouts on J.Q. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-33901039819602251132023-05-16T17:47:00.001-04:002023-05-16T17:47:00.149-04:00Writers Groups-- Video: Eight Tips for Having a Successful, Productive Meeting #writersgroups #writers #tipsforwriters Tips and Topics for WritersHello and Welcome to the Focused on Story Blog! I am J. Q. Rose. Today I'm sharing a video I created about Tips for having a successful, productive Writers Group meeting.I've been in several groups that have helped me grow in my writing, learning a lot about publishing and discovering wonderful resources to help me. If you want to attend or establish a J.Q. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-57845816092176710122023-05-09T17:05:00.001-04:002023-05-09T17:05:00.255-04:00Mother's Day and Family Time #mothersday #family
Happy Mother's Day to all the moms and grandmoms and to all those who have been a guiding light to a child.🎕🎕🎕🎕🎕I don't usually share photos of my family. But I believe an exception can be made because Mother's Day is this Sunday. My ClanI have to admit this photo is 6 years old. This was before girlfriends, before leaving the nest for college, jobs, J.Q. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-6511594708899991192023-05-02T17:06:00.001-04:002023-05-02T17:06:00.145-04:00What Inspires My Writing? IWSG Blog Hop, #IWSGbloghop, #insecurewriterssupportgroup, Happy IWSG Day!!Happy May!!It's time for the IWSG Blog Hop!#IWSGbloghopHello and Welcome to the IWSG Blog Hop!!What is the Insecure Writer's Support Group?Founded by author Alex J. Cavanaugh, the Insecure Writer’s Support Group offers support for writers and authors alike. It provides an online database, articles and tips, a monthly blog posting, a Facebook and Instagram J.Q. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-42485276372055499402023-04-26T10:39:00.006-04:002023-04-26T11:00:10.256-04:00Celebrate National Library Week!!--The Rest of the Story #mylibrarystory #focusedonstory National Library WeekApril 23-2023#mylibrarystoryHello and Welcome to the Focused on Story Blog by J.Q. Rose. I had to pop in today to let you know this is National Library Week! I 💖 my library.Would you believe there are more libraries in the US than Starbucks or McDonalds?According to the USC News, “There are over 17,000 public libraries in the U.S. alone,” said Gary Shaffer. “J.Q. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078064962090919088.post-309674074227054502023-04-18T16:00:00.000-04:002023-04-18T16:00:00.217-04:00Spring--a Time to Recharge for Writers, Happy Earth Day Tips and Topics for WritersGreetings from snowy Michigan! Yes, April snows. We just returned from Florida last week after enjoying the road trip back north and seeing signs of spring, well until we got too far north where spring is just beginning. We arrived home long enough to enjoy gorgeous spring weather for a few days only to have Mother Nature throw a snit Sunday night, Monday and J.Q. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.com4