It is with great pleasure that I introduce to you my latest historical novel, Other Side of the River. It has been releasing in installments for several months, and now […]
In my Fiction Writing 101 series, I often refer to James Scott Bell and his writing books and tools, especially Plot & Structure. My copy is well-marked and highlighted. That’s
Title: The Book Thief Author: Markus Zusak Publisher: Knopf Publication Date: 2007 Genre: Young Adult Fiction, historical Length: 550 pages I didn’t expect to like this book. The narrator is
Janice: Welcome to my blog, Carolyn. I look forward to learning more about you and your writing through this interview. CAROLYN: Thank you for the opportunity, Jan. Janice: What kinds
Recently as I read the psalms, I saw that some are classified as miktams. I tried to ascertain the meaning of the term miktam; unfortunately, this is one of the Hebrew words
At my stage of life (swiftly approaching the sixth decade, she mutters through gritted teeth), I have seen a lot of changes in the writing life. Are those changes threatening
May 20, 2014
Marcia Lee Laycock, interviewed in last week’s blogpost, writes in various genres. For many years Marcia wrote a column called “The Spur” for local newspapers. Her articles look at daily events
Let’s begin our interview with Marcia’s photo and bio: I was raised on an island off the north shore of Lake Huron, ran away to Alaska and then the Yukon, had a
What is plot—besides a piece of ground used to bury dead people (that’s from James Scott Bell in Plot & Structure)? In my mind, plot is the story itself, with