Monthly Archives: April 2014

This is the Authors In Bloom Blog Post. Scroll down to the end to find out how you can enter to win several prizes. I love working in my garden. This time of year I wait eagerly for the weather … Continue reading →

First of all, this is the MRFW Spring Blog Hop Post.  Read to the end for prize instructions. Because the events of the book happen in late spring, I decided to feature my romantic suspense novel, A QUESTION OF FIRE … Continue reading →

I’m wrapping up my observations on The Lego Movie and why I thought it worked so well.  I’ve already talked about the biggest components of good stories: plot, characters, and writing.  There are a few other things that the movie does … Continue reading →

Over the past couple of days I’ve talked about The Lego Movie and why it works, when a quick description – it’s a movie about a toy Lego(TM) guy who has adventures! – would make you think it couldn’t possibly.  But … Continue reading →

One of the big challenges for the makers of The Lego Movie has to have been how to handle characters and characterization.  How do you make a little plastic toy with very limited movements and facial expressions come alive for the … Continue reading →