Writing a novel sounds amazing, doesn’t it? Writing a novel isn’t too difficult. Writing a GREAT novel is like being pecked to death by a chicken! Well, maybe not that bad, but close. Seriously, though, there is much that goes into novel writing that without knowing all that is involved,…

All I seem to read about first drafts is that they’re always terrible. From quotes to articles to posts, they all say that the first draft is meant to be garbage. Supposedly, it’s where you scribble down thoughts with no regard for form, structure, grammar, and punctuation. Just get down…

I know that along with all of you, is that writing is not for the weak. Every written word you put out into the world leaves you wide open to opinions, some kind and encouraging, some mean, degrading, and hurtful. Those negative comments can leave you feeling gutted…. if you…

Ok, writers, listen up. I created this specific post because of what just happened to me… again. My current situation: I went to my office, intent on writing the next chapter of my latest novel. I had my laptop open, pen, notes, and a glass of iced tea all at…

So, this may sound dumb to you because, honestly, it doesn’t make much sense to me either, but here we are. What am I talking about, you ask? Ok, let me explain. The genre’ in which I write is, I guess, fantasy. I love writing about paranormal, time travel, and…

Have you ever read a book where you couldn’t connect with the protagonist? In contrast, have you ever read a book where you wished the protagonist was a real person and they were your friend? It’s a YES for me for both questions. In your opinion, what is the difference…

So, my husband and I took my 89-year-old mother on a little vacation for a few days out of state. It went great for the first 24 hours. She was having the time of her life… until she wasn’t. She had a seizure and stroke in my arms. Not the…