Attack of the Query Shark!
No excuses for the long break between posts except that my injured knee and I have been throwing a pity party. The... Read More
Conjure the Dream
I’ve written several times about my intention board — it has my calls to the universe for things I want to manifest... Read More
The POV Smorgasbord
I’m reading a fascinating book called “Writing in General and the Short Story in Particular” by Rust Hills. There’s a lot of... Read More
Inspiration as Writing Partner
Some people, when they learn I write fiction, say they’d love to do the same thing but they just don’t have a... Read More
Wonderful, Frustrating Google
ARGH! Google fatigue! Information overload! I wasted about 2 hours today trying to research how the juvenile courts worked in 1970s Mississippi.... Read More
Natura Naturans
I first heard the phrase “Natura Naturans” from my nephew who plans to have the words tattooed on his back. It’s a... Read More
Real Writers Kill Dogs
I want to recommend a book for anyone who is serious about fiction writing. It’s called “What If? Writing Exercises for Fiction... Read More
Word Count: The Evil Enemy
I’m in week 8 of The Artist’s Way. Once again, I’m struck by the messages that were surely written specifically for me.... Read More
Best Revenge is Massive Success
I walk along the river trail in Durango two to three times a week. I say hello to everyone I pass but... Read More
Scrabble and the Sh**ty First Draft
So, I skipped my blog on Thursday and played Scrabble instead. My husband’s sister (Camm) and brother (Garth) are in town and... Read More