Category: Fiction
Good Morning! Fiction Writing Restart
Why taking a break is good for both us and our projects. Read More …
Odd Writing Quirk: Author Time vs. Novel Time
When drafting a novel, how time passes on the page is directly affected by how it’s passing in real life. At least for me. Read More …
Christmas Eve Circumnavigation: A Gift of Story
On Christmas Eve, Fisher Marty circumnavigates Brenton Island—but it’s far from just a pleasure cruise. Read More …
Book Review: The Islanders
Meg Mitchell Moore’s 2019 novel is perfect for those waiting to read Ferry to Cooperation Island. Read More …
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 …
