Category: Writing
Good Morning! Fiction Writing Restart
Why taking a break is good for both us and our projects. Read More …
Pause for Percolation: The Writing Brain
This writer’s brain needs time to percolate. Read More …
Boats Meet Books: The Small World of Odd Bedfellows
What can a failed marriage from long ago between a sailor and a novelist teach us about inspiration? Read More …
How to Find Writing Inspiration and Ideas
A random Sunday beach walk spots something unexpected—which in turn inspires a fresh idea. Read More …
Just Say ‘Yes’ to a Special Offer
Stan and Sally Honey could be the king and queen of sailing, if only they weren’t so damned approachable. Read More …
Creativity in a Pandemic: Out from Under the Bed
Creativity may have gone into hiding, but pandemic-life has also sparked new writing growth. Read More …
Telling vs. Showing: The High Wire Act of Writing
In writing, what we include (and what we leave out) is a balancing act. 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 …
The Best Way to Buy Books
A long-winded answer to a frequent question: What’s the best way to buy your books? Read More …
How To Make Waves with Fiction
Last week, I was included in the winter Arlington Author Salon; the theme was “Making Waves.” It was a creative way to link together the authors of three quite different books: a memoir about a mixed race family, a novel Read More …
