Category: Fiction

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 …

Readers: Results May Vary
A reader’s response to the same book will vary widely, and that’s a good thing. Read More …