Writing Every Day
Most people will tell you that if you’re serious about writing, you have to do it every day, or at least so many days a week. I don’t. I tend to be more of a binge writer. After more than … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Writing
That Wonderful Moment When It All Comes Together
It’s probably my favorite thing about writing – that glorious moment when the threads I’ve been writing weave themselves together and I see the pattern and what is going to happen next. There’s a kind of high about it. I … Continue reading →
The Doubting Time
I’m at that point in the current work in progress, tentatively titled Treadwell House – Sanctuary. It’s intended as a cozy mystery with paranormal or magic realism elements. I just passed 52,000 words. I project it to come in between … Continue reading →
Malice, Matrimony & Murder Kickstarter Pre-Launch Underway!
I’m excited to be part of this unique project. Around thirty authors (myself included) will be contributing mystery/crime stories centered around a wedding. Each story will be complete in itself, but each will also contain a clue to an overall … Continue reading →
February’s Featured Book: The Night Prowlers
I’m trying to give some of my backlist books a bit of a jolt and some extra love during times when I don’t have any current releases scheduled. What better place to start in February with the book that was … Continue reading →
Creative Dozing
That time between waking up in the morning and actually getting out of bed is when I get many of the ideas for my books. This morning I lazed around a bit longer than usual and ended up half-dreaming the … Continue reading →
Sensitive Feelings and Thick Skins
Early in my writing career – more years ago than I even want to think about— a wise older author warned me that if I wanted to have a career as a published author I’d need to grow a thick … Continue reading →
2023 Goals
Yes, okay, the banner is a bit belated, but still, let’s all hope for a great year in 2023! Now, onto… After posting how I did on last years’ goals (not bad on the whole!) I turn to the plan … Continue reading →
Goals for 2022 – How I Did
I’ve mentioned before that I don’t make New Year’s resolutions. I used to, then found I never kept them after a month or so. In place of those, I set goals for myself for the year. I try to keep … Continue reading →
The Christmas Stories – 2022
I love Christmas and I love writing, so naturally, I love writing Christmas stories! But being the eclectic writer I am, even my Christmas stories fall into several different genres. I like to think that means there’s something for everyone … Continue reading →