I’ve been making a real attempt to renovate the front garden this year. The neighbors must be pleased; I know I am. While gardening is invigorating, if often sweaty and exhausting work, the results have been spectacular. But as punishment … Continue reading →
I am considering changing my career and have gone back to the basics, which for me, is What Color Is Your Parachute by Richard Nelson Bolles (which, if you haven’t read it or it’s been awhile, go pick up the new … Continue reading →
During the month of April, join me at Coffee Time Romance for a free workshop, “Using Prompts to Expand Your Repertoire” and experiment with getting onto the page. Whether you’re a seasoned author or a brand new writer, you’re bound … Continue reading →
It’s common knowledge that emotions show unconsciously in our body language. In jurisdictions practicing wise policy, police officers and their ilk receive training to translate this instantly, enabling life saving reactions to armed suspects about to shoot – or not. … Continue reading →
I have several stories that have never been completed. As the title of this post suggests, I essentially wrote myself into a corner. The problem returned to mind when I completed the following word game with my partner: We ended … Continue reading →
Wow! I just finished reading an e-book and have never been so overwhelmed by typographical errors in my life. Never have I seen so many mistakes, to the point that they took me out of the story. Who edited this? … Continue reading →
As both an avid reader and fledgling writer, I often consider the naming of chapters. By no means do I consider the practice necessary, nor do I see many authors doing so these days. There are, however, times when I … Continue reading →
In thinking about a topic for today’s post, I am reminded why blogging is good for writers. Of all the forms of social media available to us, blogging is the most flexible and the most adaptable to an individual writer’s … Continue reading →
Have you ever set a goal for yourself, like, “I’ll finish this story by X date,” and then realized your mind’s gone blank? Yeah, me too. I wanted to have the next chapter of The Night Is a Harsh Mistress … Continue reading →
My big brother shared an interesting story with me the other day. It really impressed upon me how we all must battle the inner critic. First let me say that he is a gifted singer and respected choral arranger and … Continue reading →