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”
Tag: Indie Author
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”
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”
Symbolism and Themes in Writing
When you read or discuss a book in a classroom setting or even with a friend or family member, inevitably you will find yourself talking about the… Read more “Symbolism and Themes in Writing”
About that Back of Book Copy…
Getting a novel written is a huge milestone. But, there are at least a dozen additional steps that an indie author has to undertake before they can… Read more “About that Back of Book Copy…”
Toeing that History/Fiction Line
Right now, NightWind is with my first beta reader. As I sit and wait for feedback, I find myself in the middle of a period of reading,… Read more “Toeing that History/Fiction Line”
Writing and Working Full-Time
This is the second post of a short series I’ve decided to do periodically over the next couple of months called “Writing & ______.” In the series,… Read more “Writing and Working Full-Time”
Color Your World Building
In thinking about writing and creating new worlds, it’s always useful to consider our own world and your own culture to assist you in deciding what is… Read more “Color Your World Building”
Enrich Your Fiction: Crafting Believable Dialogue
Writing believable dialogue has always been one of the hardest things to do as a fiction writer. For someone for whom conversation in the real world is… Read more “Enrich Your Fiction: Crafting Believable Dialogue”
