Voice can be a problematic element in fiction writing. What is voice? Is it something we are or something we learn? Can it be honed and perfected? Can it be […]
June 28, 2016
“…if you aim at nothing you will hit it every time.” You’ve all heard this quote by Zig Ziglar, and I’ve used it in my blogs before. Do we really
I’ve read a number of Lisa Wingate’s novels and enjoyed every one. Talk of the Town affirmed my love for Wingate’s writing. This contemporary Christian fiction is really funny.
June 14, 2016
While attempting to make a slight change in the acknowledgements of my recently published print copy of Other Side of the River, I experienced a nasty shock. You see, in
June 7, 2016
It takes a long time to master the art of dialogue in fiction writing. The actual keying in of quotation marks and placement of other punctuation can be daunting and
I don’t believe in magic as such, except for what C.S. Lewis calls the “deeper magic” in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. But I do believe in miracles.
May 24, 2016
One of the best ways to grow as a writer is to attend writerly events. I’m thinking specifically of conferences, workshops and writing groups. Conferences are places to network with
Two sisters, two dreams. Vivian Connor wants nothing more than peace and contentment. She is the generous, caring older sister who does her best to look after her younger siblings
It always seems impossible until it’s done. -Nelson Mandela It’s done! Yes, Sir / Ma’am. My first self-published title is available on amazon in e-book and print. Here’s the
May 3, 2016
I’ll never forget the first time this happened to me. I was writing my first novel, and had decided to use three main characters in order to properly and effectively