By Mandy Houk In the spring of 2007, I attended my very first Pikes Peak Writers Conference, then held at the Colorado Springs Marriott. I’d recently moved to Colorado, recently finished my first novel, and had zero idea what to do next. The week before the conference, I attended my […]
Monthly Archives: August 2026
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by Kim Olgren It’s Throwback Tuesday! This week, we’re spotlighting an archived gem from our current PPW President, Kim Olgren—a thoughtful guide to the benefits of writing contests and how to approach them with purpose. It’s a great nudge for anyone looking to grow, stretch, and connect within the writing […]
Pam/Parker is thrilled to announce the publication of BREAK ME, the exciting finale to the Demon Underground Series (Parker Hayden Media, July 10th). It’s been a long haul, but she finally got there! She’s now working on a prequel to the series, titled KISS ME. All of her books are […]
by Erica Balfour Tension keeps readers turning pages, whether they’re reading about the climactic battle to determine the fate of the world or the spark-filled argument when two characters finally admit they’re meant for each other. We writers are always looking for ways to deepen tension without derailing our scenes. […]