Category Archives: Writing
Coffee Contemplation #4: A Month of Thanks Giving
My friend, Koji Kanemoto, posted the above photo on Facebook and talked about November being “Thankful Challenge” month, when, each day, we should post about something for which we are thankful. Though most nights before I go to sleep, I … Continue reading
Thrilled to be a Southern Writer!
I’m very excited to have my article, “The Zen of Writing a Sequel” in the September/October issue of Southern Writers Magazine. To be included in the same magazine as two of my favorites, Tess Gerritsen and C. Hope Clark, is … Continue reading
Changes
To achieve great things, two things are needed: a plan, and not quite enough time. ~~Leonard Bernstein A few weeks ago, at the DFW Writers Conference, as I listened to Kevin J. Anderson speak, I was particularly struck by one story … Continue reading
I Write Because…
This week, I’m featured on the Tumblr blog, Asians Doing Everything. I’m honored to be included with many others who have been featured, and who fit the description: Asians Doing Everything recognizes and celebrates the work being done by Asians and … Continue reading
Creative Characterization
Of all the workshops I present, my favorites are those centered around character development. There’s nothing better than seeing an author’s eyes widen when their “aha” moment arrives and they discover something new about their characters. For me, characterization is … Continue reading
Over the Hill? Not!
A funny thing happened while I was working on the sequel to The Red Kimono today. I am writing a scene where Nobu receives a letter from Papa. The date of the scene is May 16, 1958. What I started … Continue reading
My Visit with The Literary Ladies
Thank you, Camille Faye, for inviting me to be a guest on The Literary Ladies, a blog great content by several authors. Camille (AKA Spirit Lady on The Literary Ladies,) is the author of Voodoo Butterfly. Here’s an excerpt from my guest … Continue reading
Win a Copy of Creative Characterization!
I’m excited to announce my new workbook, Creative Characterization, is now available on Amazon! This workbook demonstrates six different methods I’ve taught in workshops over the last few years: Interviewing Describing Photos and Paintings Writing Letters Writing in a Different … Continue reading
Creative Characterization
It’s been a goal of mine to develop a workbook based on the workshops I’ve taught on creative ways to develop characters. Thanks to nagging motivation by my dear friend, Linda Apple, I’ve been working on that goal for several months … Continue reading
These Are a Few of My Favorite Words, Part II
I can’t believe it’s been almost five years ago that I wrote a blog post titled “These Are a Few of My Favorite Words.” I’d say it’s about time I add a few more words to my list! My thought … Continue reading
