One of the most common pieces of advice given to aspiring authors is to be voracious readers. I don’t know if I was a writer or reader… Read more “A Good Book and an Old Friend”
Category: Writing
2019 Writing Intentions
Well, it’s *almost* another new year. Can you believe how fast 2018 went? I felt like I accomplished a lot and went through several life changes. Even… Read more “2019 Writing Intentions”
Giving an Old Hobby New Life
Have you ever heard the phrase “write what you know”? I’m sure you have. But, have you really thought about what that means? Today I’d like to… Read more “Giving an Old Hobby New Life”
Writing and Sharing
This is another post in my “Writing and ____” series in which I explore a subject that writers frequently face. Today I’d like to talk about sharing your… Read more “Writing and Sharing”
Author Encounters: Neil Gaiman
Last night was a dream. A fairy tale. A once-in-a-lifetime experience. Last night I experienced a spectacular two-and-a-half hours of reading and q&a with Neil Gaiman –… Read more “Author Encounters: Neil Gaiman”
The Art of Surprise
I love surprises. I like unexpected twists in stories, random acts of kindness (okay, who doesn’t?) and I love surprise parties! Surprise parties seem to be the… Read more “The Art of Surprise”
Remembering What Matters
In life, it’s easy to get caught up in the crap. It’s easy to be drawn off course. In a world where you are pulled in several… Read more “Remembering What Matters”
Writing and Distractions
This is another post in my “Writing and _____” series in which I examine an issue or a stereotype that pervades the world of writers. Today, I’d… Read more “Writing and Distractions”
Diving into Research
With Nightwind sitting with my beta readers, I’ve turned my attention fully to the research phase for Into the Sweetbitter Sea, my next project. This new novel… Read more “Diving into Research”
Author Encounters: Kate Morton
As you may know, Kansas City isn’t a huge city. Celebrities don’t flock here for vacation and few people outside of the hometown heroes category still call… Read more “Author Encounters: Kate Morton”
Writer vs the World 