Category Archives: Writing
The Literary Citizen Has Arrived!
I first met my friend, author Karen Nelson at Ozarks Writers League. She served as President of OWL following the end of my term in 2013. Karen is a multi-talented mom, author, photographer, editor, webmaster and entrepreneur, which brings me to … Continue reading
Southern Writers Magazine Giveaway
I’m excited to announce my workbook, Creative Characterization, is being offered as part of a giveaway sponsored by Southern Writers Magazine. Discover your characters’ secretes using exercises in this workbook, many I used to develop characters like Sachi, Nobu and … Continue reading
Haiku: The Power of Brevity
I had the privilege of writing about one of my favorite topics in the January/February issue of Southern Writers Magazine – haiku! I love to write haiku just for the sake of writing haiku. I even have a separate blog … Continue reading
Macabre Sanctuary: Prepare to Be Spooked!
It’s almost Halloween! What better time for the release of an anthology that is sure to make you shudder, guaranteed to send goosebumps along your spine? Just looking at the cover gives me the chills! I don’t usually write horror, … Continue reading
Focus on Perspective – Southern Writers Magazine
One of my favorite aspects of writing is perspective. Stories that capture my attention and make me want to keep reading are those that effectively tell the story through a character’s eyes, or, from a character’s perspective. I also think … Continue reading
Wearing What I Want
Tonight, after Steve and I had each gobbled down our respective Fuddrucker’s cheeseburgers, his a medium-rare cheddar cheeseburger topped with onion rings, mine medium-well and smothered in pico de gallo, we sat and talked about a variety of things, as … Continue reading
In the Shade of the Bonsai
Some mornings, as I sit at my kitchen table drinking coffee, I stare at these two men and wonder what they’re talking about. You may think that strange, unless you’re a writer. The following excerpt is from a scene in … Continue reading
Here We Go Again…
It’s almost time for New Year’s resolutions, and once again, at the top of my list is to finish the sequel to The Red Kimono. (Me thinks this is Year 3, but it’s possible this is Year 4.) I bring … Continue reading
Creative Characterization Online Class
Do you have writer’s block? Are your characters giving you the silent treatment? Would you like to discover your characters’ secrets? Need a subplot? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you may benefit from my online class, … Continue reading
Month of Thanks Giving: Day 7 (Walking and Being)
Often, when Steve and I go for walks, we’ll stop and take time to write. Whether it’s writing an essay, a poem or haiku, I love this time when we share the moment. And, it gives us the opportunity to … Continue reading
