Here are some books I recommend on the craft of writing.

Writing Magic: Creating Stories that Fly
Gail Carson Levine

The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Expression
Angela Ackerman, Becca Puglisi
To learn more about writing, me, and how I work, here are some articles and websites you might find useful.
My Articles
Manuscript Under the Microscope: Copyediting
How to Write and Publish a Book About Your Historic Neighborhood
Working the Angles: Putting PR Strategy to Work for Your Book
My Websites
Rock ’n' Roll Soldier: A Memoir
Raggin' Jazzin' Rockin': A History of American Musical Instrument Makers
Three Steps to Heaven: The Eddie Cochran Story
Race with the Devil: The Gene Vincent Story