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Writers Must Recharge

Writing involves a lot of sitting on your behind, staring at a computer screen. It is amazing how much energy that consumes. To make certain you have the energy to write, it is important to recharge. This weekend I went to one of my favorite “recharging” stations – the Missouri Botanical Garden. In general, I’m … Continue reading Writers Must Recharge →

Read-Aloud Stories with Fred Collection & Only My Horses Know: Reviews

Today is my day to post for the blog tour for two titles form Editor 911 Kids – Read-Aloud Stories with Fred Collection by Fred Olds and Only My Horses Know by Cinda Jo Bauman. And I have to say that I’ve been ready for days – these books were such a pleasure to read! … Continue reading Read-Aloud Stories with Fred Collection & Only My Horses Know: Reviews →

How to Pull a Reader into Your Series

I can’t believe how many series titles I’ve been reading lately. There’s the Zita the Space Girl graphic novels series as well as The Way of the Househusband, a manga series. Then there are all of the mystery series that I’m reading – probably a dozen. As a series reader, I have to admit that … Continue reading How to Pull a Reader into Your Series →

Writing about Sensitive Topics by Writing about Something Else

Write about something that you feel strongly about and you run the risk of sounding preachy. The message can easily overwhelm the story you are trying to create. Fortunately, there are artists and writers who manage to write about sensitive topics. One of these creators is Zahra Al Mahdi. Zahra Al-Mahdi is a writer and … Continue reading Writing about Sensitive Topics by Writing about Something Else →

3 Ways to Create an Unreliable 1st-Person Narrator

Last week, my book club met and it was all I could do to make it through the book. Why oh why didn’t I like it, I kept wondering. Then a friend in the meeting called the narrator unreliable and it all made sense. I may be the only person in the US who isn’t … Continue reading 3 Ways to Create an Unreliable 1st-Person Narrator →

5 Ways to Create an Unreliable 1st-Person Narrator

Last week, my book club met and it was all I could do to make it through the book. Why oh why didn’t I like it, I kept wondering. Then a friend in the meeting called the narrator unreliable and it all made sense. I may be the only person in the US who isn’t … Continue reading 5 Ways to Create an Unreliable 1st-Person Narrator →

4 Places to Look for Ideas

“Where do you get your ideas?” For me, the better question is where don’t I go? I once told someone that I’d have to walk aroud with a bucket on my head not to get ideas. Wouldn’t you know, what was the quote she decided to use? But it is true. The world is a … Continue reading 4 Places to Look for Ideas →

What Draws a Reader In?

I read a lot. No seriously. I’ve read over 100 books this year. That said, that includes picture books, graphic novels and audio books, but let’s be real. I read a lot. I love books! This roster includes mysteries, science fiction, fantasy, some light romance and a host of childrens books. That list includes nonfiction … Continue reading What Draws a Reader In? →

Book Humor

Since I posted twice yesterday, laugh. I’ll be back with a full grown post tomorrow. My absolute favorite is Oliver Twix.

Speculative Fiction in Series: Review of Public Display of Aggression by Hugh Fritz

Today is my day to post as part of the WOW! Women on Writing tour featuring book Public Displays of Aggression by Hugh Fritz. Check out this book to learn how to write speculative ficiton in series. Why am I calling it speculative fiction vs fantasy or science fiction? Speculative fiction is any story set in something other … Continue reading Speculative Fiction in Series: Review of Public Display of Aggression by Hugh Fritz →