VIOLA SHIPMAN is a pen name for Wade Rouse, a popular, award-winning memoirist. Rouse chose his grandmother’s name, Viola Shipman, to honor the woman whose charm bracelet and family stories inspired him to write his debut novel, which is a tribute to all of our elders. Rouse lives in Michigan and writes regularly for People…
Month: March 2016
WGP is offering author services!
Have you always wanted to pen a novel? Do you dream of being an author? Would you like to be published? 90% of people want to write a book… do you want to be one of the few who actually succeed? Writer Groupie now has new SERVICES! Would you like to write your own book?…
WGP Flyby-How to get books written while working
So, you can’t quit your job just yet to pursue that writing career? You are just not ready to let go of that bit of security? Don’t worry, you are in good company. That’s why I am posting today. Well, aside from the fact that I am still hoarse! You don’t have to quit your…
WGP- Flyby Episode – Fan, Follow, and Like Us
Welcome to Writer Groupie Podcast! Also known as WGP. This is a quick flyby episode done in text, as I am still sort of froggy-throated, so I am not recording yet. I want to get more listeners for the podcast, though, so I am here to encourage you to share WGP with your friends. If…
WGP Episode 54 – JD Rhoades, hardboiled mystery author
Born and raised in North Carolina, J.D. Rhoades has worked as a radio news reporter, club DJ, television cameraman, ad salesman, waiter, attorney, and newspaper columnist. His weekly column in North Carolina’s The Pilot was twice named best column of the year in its division. Author of The Devil’s Right Hand, Good Day in Hell,…
How to come up with story ideas
I hear quite often how a writer cannot quite come to grips with their story ideas. “What do I write about?” “How do I write it?” “Is there a right or wrong way?” If you have to ask what to write about, you haven’t fully examined the wealth of ideas abounding around you. If you…
WGP Episode 53- Interview with David Wilma, historical fiction
Continuing my interviews with authors of all types and genres, this is the interview with David Wilma. I met David through the podcast, and Twitter, and when he sent me a contact form telling me about his work, I agreed, very excitedly. This is a fun and informative interview that you will LOVE! David Wilma…