Category: Writing
Adjectives: Lazy Shorthand or Powerhouse?
Adjectives can be either a crutch for the lazy or, when used tactically, a powerful shorthand. Read More …
Only One Jud (Smith)
Interviewing Jud Smith for Seahorse was a lot of fun‚ even before he won the Rolex. Read More …
No Building? No Problem
The January 2019 Seahorse included a small piece about FAST USA. Read More …
Publishing Contract, Signed!
Just before Christmas, I signed a publishing contract for Spring 2020. Here we go! Read More …
Happy 10th Anniversary, Oliver’s Surprise!
Since the first edition of Oliver’s Surprise, here are 10 things that haven’t changed. Read More …
Wordplay: Parsing Pleonasm
Playing with the word “pleonasm.” Read More …
Character Building: Getting to Know You
A sappy musical lyric is playing in my head, with good reason for once. Read More …
Finding Kaci Cronkhite
An author visit from a friend I haven’t yet met 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 …
