A few years back, I decided I would make my living as a writer and would teach a ‘How to Write Fiction’ class at a local community center. It was an awesome experience but I never expected a lesson about being the hero of your story. I have spread my dreams beneath your feet. Tread… Continue reading The Hero of Your Story
Tag: Inspirations
The Perfect Trap
Perfection is a trap. My first blog post shared how recognizing that had allowed me to go forward. Well, here I am again. Caught up in the perfect trap.
Celebrating Daydreams and Heroes
The arts are so much more than mere entertainment. They speak to us on an emotional level. Music helps me celebrate daydreams and heroes. Want to join me?
Facing the Mind-Killer: Fear
I tried to warn my ex- that heights terrified me and horror gave me nightmares. He took me to one of the local haunted houses to face my mind-killer: fear.
First Impressions with First Lines
Once upon a time. . . it was tradition to begin a story with those words. Today, making first impressions with first lines is a skill all authors need. Today’s reader will accept the “once upon a time” opening only for a certain type of story. Other types of stories need a different style of… Continue reading First Impressions with First Lines