I recently gave workshops on Research for Writers, (at Women Writing the West and Surrey International Writers Conference) and rather than do printed handouts, I am posting all the information here so it is readily available and clickable. Library Love Librarians to...
In my recent workshop, The Character Arc, for Women Writing the West and the Surrey International Writer's Conference, I referenced several books and a blog post/video that I would encourage everyone to check out. Books: Build Better Characters by Eileen Cook Writing...
I asked my Facebook page folks if they had any questions for me, and they came through with a bunch of them! So I thought I would answer them over here as well, since not everyone follows me everywhere. (But if you want to, please visit me on FB, Twitter,...
A few years ago, I wrote this post and was looking it over recently as I found myself searching for a spot in my busy life to GET AWAY and just WRITE. The advice here is still relevant and if you can find a way to take time with friends and spend a weekend writing, I...
I have been on a total fantasy reading kick. Maybe it's in anticipation of the return of Game of Thrones. But one thing is for sure: I read one and then I dive into a whole series. Come along with me... So when the Nebula Awards were announced a few weeks ago, I...
I always smile when I see this date. You see, April 1st has a different meaning for me—not the day of pranks and foolery, but the day I began my publishing career. Not the day I sold, but the day I turned in the manuscript of Brazen Angel for the Dell Diamond Debut...
