The lies, secrets, and scars of your characters will give your stories power. What makes the story work is that emotion that ties it all together.
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Sneak Peek at The Repairmen
Today I’m offering a sneak peek at The Repairmen, a novelette I wrote a few year back. Beware there is strong language (curse words) in this excerpt.
You Have the Right to Feel Good About Yourself
You have the right to feel good about yourself. Learn why you don’t. And try one of sixteen habits that can help improve your self-esteem.
How to Construct a Solid Gold Story
When you start writing a story it can be a lot like panning a river for gold. When you put your pan into the river of ideas, you’ll get a lot of pebbles and sand and debris. You have to rock the pan back and forth until only the good stuff remains. Unfortunately, there’s a… Continue reading How to Construct a Solid Gold Story
Outtake: An Early Prelude
Long ago, I wrote the first draft of My Soul to Keep. It was a fantasy with dragons. What was I thinking? My next draft or two or three were just as far afield as the fantasy, though they were closer to a science fictional approach. Then, after many discussions with my husband and friends,… Continue reading Outtake: An Early Prelude