I like cozy mysteries, or I did. Recently, however, I’ve struggled to find new series that I’ve liked. The restrictions have allowed for some stunning leaps of logic or amazing unrealistic relationships. I’m not pointing fingers because, frankly, writing anything is hard. Writing a series that gives loyal fans what …
Stories require structure. No kidding, you say, but structure means more than a series of acts, a hero’s journey, and a beginning, middle and end. I have that. What occupies my focus now? Chapters! When I put out the first book, initially, it contained over 120 chapters. Now, though, on …
Auntie Vida: Oh, sweet pea. Now you listen to your Auntie Vida. I what you to believe in yourself, imagine good things…and moisturize. I cannot stress this enough! Miss Vida Boheme’s advice to Bobby RayTo Wong Foo Thanks for Everything. Love, Julie Newmar To steal, and tweak, from Vida, and …
This is one of those things I’ll revisit and add to as I find words of wisdom that I like. I hope that my little collection of inspirations speaks to you. The only real currency in this bankrupt world is what you share with somebody when you’re uncool Lester Bangs …
We all have a writing process. Here is Step 1 of mine
It started with a paperback bought at the grocery store. I lived alone, across the country from friend and family and I picked it up to fil the time. Who knew I’d fall in love. Her name is Jacqueline Kirby, the book, Naked Once More, the last book in the …
A short list of things you will need for going into business
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How my journals became colorful
Yesterday was one of those days where doing anything requiring creativity or thought or attention felt like too much bother. A day where distractions came easy and work came with stern internal talking to’s about daily goals and buckling down and all that. Not my first day like that, and …
