I remind myself that I’m a fiction writer now, no longer a journalist reporting on non-fiction. If the improbable happens, it’s time for me to take notes and use it for raw material for my characters and their situations. But
DO YOU LIKE THE “BAD GUY?”
When developing and writing about characters, I find myself conflicted about how bad to make the bad guy. Let’s distance ourselves a level and call the character the antagonist. The antagonist’s role provides tension, scary moments, and characteristics that give
DONATE? KEEP? TOSS?
Recently, I’ve been working on a final edit before A Vision of Home, Book 3 in the Louisa’s Vineyard Series, heads to my formatter and, finally, publication. It’s ironic that the book title foretold what would happen in my life.
MAKING CHANGES and ACCEPTING the RESULTS
On a recent Thursday, my husband and I set out on a new adventure. After over 20 years, we moved east, way back east. The temperature had climbed to 118° a few days before in our soon-to-be former home, but
FRUSTRATION AND CONFRONTATION
Lately, life has given me greater insights into what could cause a person to explode. Circumstances can escalate. Confrontation seems certain, eventually. I’m in the process of packing, organizing, and moving. With the house decorated in “advanced ransack,” it’s difficult
OBSESSION
Dear Readers, Lately, the world seems full of obsession! — People who are so fixated on one thing that it can ruin their lives or other’s. — Since I have a character that I’ve been writing about in my prequel
WILL’S SECRET IS LAUNCHING NOW!
Looking forward to more Louisa’s Vineyard stories? Will’s Secret, Book 2, is now available on Amazon in the ebook edition! The print edition is live on Amazon with availability by the end of July! When you read the book you’ll
SUMMERTIME and the LIVING IS HOT!
Note: This blog discusses sexual behaviors and situations. Mature audiences, please. Unlike the song about summer living being easy, I live in Arizona where the temperature is hot! (Currently 108°) If you have a great air-conditioner, as I fortunately do,
WRITER’S BLOCK NO MORE!
Even the most prolific writers sometimes suffer from dreaded writer’s block. I admit I did when I faced a plot twist that I really didn’t want to write. The twist seemed to jump out of nowhere and just felt wrong
HOW TO WRITE
Through the years, I’ve listened to dozens of webinars on how to write, read many books on the same subject, and taught people how to write. With private tutoring, as well as classroom efforts, I’ve helped people gain confidence in