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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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
A Surprise Written in Mud
I received a free copy of the January/February 2019 copy of Asimov’s Science Fiction magazine from my friend and mentor, Bill Wu. He autographed his story in this issue, personalized for me. It was a surprise “Written in Mud” on two levels. If you have a chance, grab a copy. This Tall Tale is worth… Continue reading A Surprise Written in Mud
The Story Planted A Seed
Reading does something unique to each of us. It can create an imaginary world. And sometimes, if the Story Planted A Seed, it crosses over into real life.
20 Reasons Why You Love Reading Dystopian Novels
Do you love reading dystopian novels and stories? Why? For that matter, why do I write dystopian stories? I have found some answers.