The Anxiety-Inducing Roller Coaster of Writing: An Update
It might be time for me to make the dreaded migration to a self-hosted website, but since it’s been so long since I posted anything here,…
New Release! THE BONE CURSE, A Genre-Bending, Supernatural Medical Thriller
Do you believe in the paranormal? I wish I did. Life would be more fun. But in reality, a ghost could hit me upside the…
Why I’ll Never Run Another Goodreads Giveaway Again … Probably … Maybe
I’ve wanted to write about this for a while, so I’m emerging from my blogging peek-a-boo and publishing an actual post. I could have just as…
Five Benefits of Outlining Your Novel, An IPPY Winner Shares Her Strategy on @IPPYmag
For many writers, a discussion about outlining vs. pantsing their novels is a familiar one. But for those new to the game and unfamiliar with the…
“The Writer’s Guide to Beginnings: How to Craft Story Openings That Sell” by @PaulaSMunier
Recently I had the good fortune of winning a craft book through a writers’ conference auction: The Writer’s Guide to Beginnings: How to Craft Story Openings That Sell…
Recommended Editorial Service: Indie-Scribable
Recently I gave up blogging to have more time to work on my third novel, a paranormal medical thriller. The move paid off. Not only did…
A Day of Links: Book Review and Guest Blogging Websites for Authors
I’m still on a bit of a blog hiatus, so I thought this would be a good time to list some of the interviews and guest…
Do Readers Hold Female Authors to Higher Standards When It Comes to Violence and Profanity?
A few months ago a reader told me I write like a man. When I asked for clarification, the person said, “You know, the violence. Your…
Story Engineering, Story Physics, and Story Fix: Blogging About Books by Brooks (Say That Ten Times Fast)
It’s no secret I’m a huge fan of Larry Brooks’s books. I’ve mentioned them several times on my blog as well as in the comment sections…
Polarizing Premises in Fiction—Should Writers (And Readers) Go There?
One of my favorite pieces of writing advice comes from Stephen King. In his book, On Writing, he encourages writers to write without worrying what others…
