Supposing It Didn't?

“Supposing a tree fell down, Pooh, when we were underneath it?”“Supposing it didn’t,” said Pooh after careful thought.Piglet was comforted by this. ~A. A. Milne   What's the most crippling,...

Bloom Brightly, Not Bitterly

"A flower doesn't think of competing with the flower next to it. It just blooms." The other day, I met with some friends for bagels and coffee. Some were writers,...

Staying True to Your Characters: Faulkner's Tim...

Don’t change characters or events to please your readers. Allow your characters to live their authentic life. They’ll thank you for it in the end.

Analyzing Books That Miss the Mark: Gaining Ins...

In this post, discover how analyzing books that don't resonate with you can enhance your writing. By examining plot weaknesses, character development, and pacing issues, you can gain valuable insights....

Finding Characters and Interesting Personalities

Thank you for visiting with me as I’m touring with one of my Alex Wolfe Mysteries, Credo’s Hope. I’m traveling across the country as I write this, meeting wonderful people...

Adding Je Ne Sais Quoi to Your Writing

A single mosquito turns a man into a eunuch. Sometimes, when I’m listening to other’s conversations, which I do quite frequently because I love to use people’s unique expressions or...