I Can’t Read My Own Writing

I really wanted to read my novel before starting on copy edits.

I just wanted to be able to make notes where my attention started to wane, so I’d know what might need heavy editing.

Writing Resolutions: 2017

Writing Resolutions Welcome to all my readers. Thanks for tuning in for my resolutions. For those of you who don’t … More

D*Con: YA After Dark

Why we should deal with dark issues realistically in YA fiction.\n
This lets them know they’re not alone./n
Teaches them how to address life-affecting trauma.\n
You can use it to model teens taking active roles in overcoming trauma.

D*Con: Fantasy Writing Discussion w/Lackey, Dixon, Paolini, Jackson

How Fantasy Writing Changed My Life w/ Angelina Adams(mod), Mercedes Lackey, Christopher Paolini, Chris Jackson, and Larry Dixon Stories about … More

A Dream You Can Hold

“If you don’t have time to read, you don’t have the time (or the tools) to write. Simple as that.” … More

These Are a Few of My Favorite Things!

I could talk about the Hugo’s- the winners, the losers, and the No Votes.

Or I could talk about my favorite books growing up.

Life Intrudes

I was all set to rewrite the start of my novel. I had all the suggestions and feedback and knowledge … More

Why We Read

Stories capture our imaginations in many ways. We all are drawn to stories for different things. Some people are character … More