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”
Tag: Stories
Hello, my name is…
With great power comes great responsibility. And there is perhaps no greater power (or responsibility) than bestowing a name upon another. I don’t have any tiny humans… Read more “Hello, my name is…”
Knowing When to Cut
One of my former creative writing professors was an avid fan of the cutting draft. He would write an entire novel and then cut the thing down… Read more “Knowing When to Cut”
Technology in Modern Storywriting
When I write stories that take place in a modern era, I am loath to utilize phone conversations or email as a storytelling mechanism. There are many… Read more “Technology in Modern Storywriting”
When Inspiration Knocks
Inspiration is a strange thing. It is elusive like smoke or a cloud — and transient too. It comes and goes as it pleases. But when it… Read more “When Inspiration Knocks”
The Art of the Villain: 12 Tips for Crafting the Ultimate Bad Guy
Villain, anti-hero, scoundrel, lowlife, brute, criminal. Villains have a host of words to describe their nefarious natures. Though they are known for their malevolence, villains are a… Read more “The Art of the Villain: 12 Tips for Crafting the Ultimate Bad Guy”
Vancouver and the Modern Gothic
Gothic literature has risen to mainstream, though many people may not recognize it in its current form. You can find it in books, in film and in… Read more “Vancouver and the Modern Gothic”
Wool: That Time that Dystopian Literature Got Sophisticated
First, I should apologize for my extensive hiatus over the past couple of months. I have had a number of life changes recently which have eaten in… Read more “Wool: That Time that Dystopian Literature Got Sophisticated”
Nano Fiction Inspired by my Grandfather
This week would have been my grandfather’s 93rd birthday. If you’ve followed along with my blog for a while, you will know a little bit about him… Read more “Nano Fiction Inspired by my Grandfather”
Does Originality Matter in Publishing?
I came across this question the other day while I was trolling on LinkedIn. I never really choose to participate in conversations on LinkedIn personally, but this… Read more “Does Originality Matter in Publishing?”
