How do I get my kid to read? Many times over the years I have been asked about how to encourage kids to read. This becomes especially vital with boys –studies have shown that if they stop reading for fun … Read More
For my #NaNoWriMo folks– both first drafters and rewriters out there–go grab my 25 questions here: 25 Questions. This will also pop you onto my mailing list which includes some writing exercises at the start and then my once a month … Read More
NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) is almost here. I will not be partaking in the normal manner. I am not beginning a novel from scratch but am editing and rewriting instead. However there is so much ENERGY surrounding NaNoWriMo that … Read More
Recently I came across this quote from my father. “The art of creation is the art of skillful selection.” At the time I didn’t know how far this quote would take me. I found myself coming back to it time … Read More
Here is the first of my “what’s on my bookshelf” Series. The first part is also on Instagram but please read on for the rest of today’s bookshelf. I have no idea if I could ever do every shelf in … Read More
I am a bit superstitious about Oct 9. I believe I became a cancer survivor the minute I discovered the lump in my breast and started my journey to discover what it was. I never say I am a _ … Read More
Self Expression and Trauma I have been working with a main character who is going through multiple layers of trauma. I started looking from a side angle at my character and asked, How does my character release trauma? We all … Read More
7th grade, Middle School, Junior high. I don’t think you can find anyone who says “I wish I could go back to middle school.” High school or college or even grade school but not middle school. I went to public … Read More
Never doubt that real life can inspire you in your writing. I love teaching my character creation workshops. I love creating characters. Even though I have the 25 questions available I also am adding to that list all the time … Read More