Top 5 Fears When Facing Feedback

Earlier this month, I sent my synopsis to my mentor. Sunday, she sent it back with feedback and I eagerly– … More

#30 Query Corner – ALL THE GOOD PEOPLE

ALL THE GOOD PEOPLE is a Women’s Fiction novel about several generations of women in a single family – unlucky-in-love and dealing with the consequences.

Lucy, whose husband’s brother helps her and her daughter during her husband’s hospitalization.

And her granddaughter, Annabelle, whose groom’s apathy shoves her into another man’s bed–on her wedding night.

When Writing: How Curiosity, Spirit, and Opportunity Combine To Expose Humanity

Humanity is a complex thing. We can be cruel, harsh, and close-minded. We can live in fear for that which … More

Show. Don’t Tell: Readers Don’t Need Stage Directions

This month, I’ve been beta-reading and critiquing — short stories, a full manuscript, queries, and online snippets. I know I’m … More

The Reward For A Job Well Done…

In my day job, I’d been working hard on a project for nearly a year, but turned the last of … More

Strength Isn’t Just For The Strong

At WorldFantasyCon, I attended a panel by this same name. Going into the panel, I expected a discussion of different … More

New Year’s Resolutions: Dusting off my shelved manuscripts

As January firmly establishes itself, this might seem a bit late for a resolutions post, but I always planned to … More

Missing the Magic

Holiday Magic, Writing Magic As an American with a Pagan dad and a Southern Baptist mom, I celebrate both Solstice … More

Using Unsafe Places To Propel Your Characters Forward

Returning to share notes from yet another World Fantasy Con panel: Unsafe Places and Why Characters Go There (see Gender … More