What do you get when you mix a Civil War hero with barbaric Green Martians, ferocious beasts, and a Princess of Mars? Did you say Edgar Rice Burroughs?
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A Home Grown Power Plotting Weekend
In my not so humble opinion, character’s and their distinct voices are strong among my writing talents. But plotting stories — not so much. Having been a pantser from day one of my writing career, the plot has been a second or third step. I carved a plot slowly, one excruciating revision after another. So… Continue reading A Home Grown Power Plotting Weekend
Going to Mars, Word by Word
Celebrating the landing of Curiosity on Mars, I’m reviewing books written about Mars during the past seventy-plus years. We’re going to Mars word by word.
Red Rover, Red Rover, Send the Humans Over!
Congratulations to NASA! The rover Curiosity landed on Mars. It will collect data for a future manned mission. Red Rover, Red Rover, Send the Humans Over!
An Idea That Grew Into a Story
After one meeting, a friend came to me with an idea for a story. He thought as a writer and nurse I’d be the perfect partner. The idea grew into a story.