Category: Fiction
One Year Until Publication
Looking back on the process of writing a novel reminds me that patience pays. Read More …
A Christmas Kayak Story
Here’s a short story to thank my readers for a great year. Merry Merry! Read More …
Character Building: Getting to Know You
A sappy musical lyric is playing in my head, with good reason for once. Read More …
Breaking News: Got an Agent!
After a year of querying, I’ve signed with an excellent agent. 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 …
Next Novel: Work Not Yet In Progress
The fairy dust of another story has been sprinkled across my desktop. Read More …
Book Comparison: Still Water Bending and Happiness
Two books read back to back remind me of the importance of formatting—and telling a good story. Read More …
Why Hire an Editor?
Even editors like me need to hire another editor for a glimpse of what could be on the page. Here’s why. Read More …
Imagination Creates Reality: Irish Travel Story
Stepping onto an Irish bluff, I found the point I’d created off the coast of Rhode Island. Read More …
