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Writing Prompt 25 Aug 2013 | 05:40 pm

Write about someone who accidentally destroys something irreplaceable.

To Whom Shall I Tell My Grief? 20 Aug 2013 | 10:27 pm

A Grandmother has ears that truly listen, arms that always hold, love that’s never ending, and a heart that’s made of gold. My grandmother (my mom's mom) passed on Sunday. That's three grandmothers i...

Craft Timing Tip 16 Aug 2013 | 09:00 pm

Writers often complain about the amount of time (or lack of) to dedicate to their craft. Try this three part recipe of timing a friend sent me: I can honestly say I have not even come close to this s...

Action Propels Your Reader 13 Aug 2013 | 07:07 am

Action is the essence of a story. When a reader picks up a book, it’s the action mentioned on the back cover or the first page of your story that pushes them to buy the book. Continuing action through...

4 Reasons to Buy Books in Print 6 Aug 2013 | 07:53 pm

Many people own Nooks, Kindles, or other tablets now. We continually hear about bookstores closing down, and major book retailers downsizing. So, who is still buying the actual books you can hold in y...

Preparing a Writers Gathering 2 Aug 2013 | 08:59 pm

Hey all! I hope you are enjoying the second half of summer. I'm over on the Texas Gulf Coast Writers blog today talking about planning writers retreats, workshops and conferences. If you have time, s...

4 Craft Lessons for Writers 27 Jul 2013 | 08:12 pm

There are so many rules, tips, and exercises being touted as ways or shortcuts to becoming a great writer.  However, if you want to be a good writer, no matter what stage you are at now or genre you p...

Winnie the Pooh as Darth Vader 23 Jul 2013 | 07:49 am

Many writers have been criticized for cross genre writing or combining genres. However, some highly entertaining things can happen when you do so. Enjoy!

Writer on Vacation 17 Jul 2013 | 01:33 am

I'm taking some time with family. Be back soon!

Speed Dating Pitch Session 13 Jul 2013 | 02:35 am

Sitting across the table from an editor or agent and pitching an unpublished manuscript is scary enough, but to do so for a room full of those professionals can be even more daunting. More and more ed...

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