A brief post today to thank and acknowledge a couple of people who’ve bestowed awards on me or invited me to engage in a tag question/game. I figure if they take the time to do this, I’ll take the time to respond in kind. This is from Allan at Om Sweet Om. He’s a very … Continue reading
I didn’t post yesterday despite the fact that I’d made a resolution to do so every Monday. Over a month ago, I vowed to write something inspiring/motivational at the beginning of each week. I don’t really have any excuse except that I needed a break from this screen, so I decided to give myself … Continue reading
What makes us keep turning the pages of a book or story? The plot, dialogue, pace and the way in which the writer crafts those elements certainly make a story work or fall apart. But the backstory — now that’s where the good stuff is. As I write my novel, I’ve become increasingly aware of … Continue reading