The Call of Fall
When in doubt, write about the weather. Read More …
Finding Kaci Cronkhite
An author visit from a friend I haven’t yet met Read More …
Quality Over Quantity
Communicating well should be more important than communicating loudly. Read More …
Book Review: Footprints in the Dust
A nurse’s memoir brings to life the heartbreaking humanity of the world’s refugees. Read More …
Personal Story Power, Plus Preparation
Even without fancy tools, a well-edited, carefully planned presentation will keep your audience hooked—right to the last word. Read More …
Hurricane: 80th Anniversary of 1938
A remembrance of the Great Hurricane of 1938 brings back memories of writing and researching Oliver’s Surprise. Read More …
Breaking News: Got an Agent!
After a year of querying, I’ve signed with an excellent agent. Read More …
Woolgathering Works
Everyone can benefit from doing nothing—not just fiction writers. Read More …
First 250 Words: Then and Now
What we learn on the first page of a novel should be the most important stuff of all. Read More …
Chapter One: Just Say No to Noise
Start off the story with just enough of the perfect details to hook the reader. Easy, right? Read More …