Category: Fiction
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 …
Revision Magic: Break for Champagne
The more I write, the more convinced I am that revision is where the real magic happens. Read More …
2017 Holiday Book List
9 reading recommendations for 2018, mostly fiction Read More …
Salting my Stories
Fiction with a large dose of salt tastes best to me. Read More …
Book Review: Manuscript Makeover
Manuscript Makeover by Elizabeth Lyons fell into my lap at just the right time. Read More …
Writing Consistent Characters: Devilish Details
Characters often come and go as I get distracted by other things. How then do they maintain such consistency in their smallest quirks? Read More …