The writer and the reader experience the sorrow and joy of the last page. Not in exactly the same way, but pretty close. A good book drives you to that last page then, if you’re like me you sit there, hugging the book and feeling lost. This feeling comes from what psychologist and other scientists… Continue reading The Sorrow and Joy of the Last Page
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In this Month of Love–Love Yourself
I was in a dark place. My marriage had failed. The separation and divorce tattered my son’s self-esteem. My writing had stalled and I had horrible nightmares. I was the most worthless person I knew (second only to my ex). Self-love was selfish, or so I thought. I wish someone had told child me, “love… Continue reading In this Month of Love–Love Yourself
Because There Are Lies, Secrets, and Scars
The plot is what happens to your character. The story is about how your character reacts to the things that happen. It’s simple cause and effect, right? Hold on there. It’s not quite that simple. For the most effective story your forces of antagonism (see this post) and your character’s lies, secrets, and scars (see… Continue reading Because There Are Lies, Secrets, and Scars
A Sneak Peek at Paladina, a Novel-in-Progress
A sneak peek at Paladina, a novel-in-progress which includes a protection specialist, Greek mythology, treasure-hunting alien knights, and a psychopath.
Do You Have a Mental Health First Aid Kit?
What do you do when you suffer a blow to your mental health, an injury? What would that be? Would you know what to do? Do you have a mental health first aid kit? Mental Injury vs Mental Illness? When you hear the term mental injury, what’s the first thing you think of? If you… Continue reading Do You Have a Mental Health First Aid Kit?