Let’s talk about conflict between characters. (This subject may seem familiar to those of you currently on my mailing list. I promise you new content in my blog as well but wanted to introduce the blog readers to the types … Read More
A year later a post of my thoughts regarding covid, empty nesting and family. First A Note –I made myself a promise that the newsletters for the rest of the year would deal primarily with character creation and writing. So … Read More
I’ve done a lot of scary things in my life. I’ve fought cancer. I’ve fought covid-19. I’ve walked on stage in front of thousands of people. I’ve starred in plays and musicals. I’ve spoken to audiences from as small as … Read More
I met two cancer survivors yesterday. After months of not being called to help I was asked twice in one day. This used to happen more often. Someone would ask if I would talk to another person or to them … Read More
How can we be on week four of #NaNoWriMo already? Is it flying by for you, too? New president elect, one week from 11 million sick to 12 million sick, (WEAR A MASK, PEOPLE) and I have worked on 2 … Read More
Can we just chat for a minute? If you have followed me for a bit you know that I don’t believe in writer’s block. I seem to suffer from the other side of the equation. I have too many ideas! … Read More
I don’t believe in writer’s block. But I did get stuck this week. I am writing a middle grade book. This book is for a 9-12 year old reader who could be as young as 6 or 7 or as … Read More
If you are here for the writing, stay tuned…writing a post now for you! Thoughts on covid and the lessons of being a cancer survivor. I am a spiritual person, perhaps a religious one depending on your definition of … Read More
IF you are wondering why Schitt’s Creek swept the Emmy Awards this past week, let me let you in on the secret and not so secret success of this show. Let me begin by saying, 6 seasons was perfect. I … Read More