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”
Tag: Writing
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…”
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”
Finding Your Tribe
People traditionally think of writing as a solitary task. And, while I suppose the action of writing itself can be solitary (and not even that piece of… Read more “Finding Your Tribe”
Where Inspiration Lives
Where does inspiration come from? How do we become inspired? What does it mean to be a creative person? I’ve been thinking about all of these questions… Read more “Where Inspiration Lives”
First Draft Victory Lap
Well, I did it! In spite of 2 surgeries (both hands for carpal tunnel and my left elbow for an ulnar nerve issue). In spite of moving… Read more “First Draft Victory Lap”
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”
The Damsel-in-Distress Switch Up
Okay progress update and then on to the meat of today’s posting. That crippling inability to get to the end of NightWind has dissipated (SCORE!) and I… Read more “The Damsel-in-Distress Switch Up”
Writer vs the World 