I am a total research geek. I am also proud of it! I love research, find it fascinating and easy to do. Here are 5 Tips for doing research and a bit about how I do mine. Most … Read More
How to hurt a character without hurting yourself Honestly, I have no idea how to do this. It hurts if you are involved with your characters, and since I also have years of training and performance as an actress, … Read More
Optimism or pessimism: which drives your character? I have always been an optimist. Even in the most difficult of times, loss of my father, my dog, my health, I have always looked toward the light. I have searched for the … Read More
Whom do you write for? This is a question based on more than your audience. We want to really get specific on who it is that spurred you to action. After I delve into exactly what I am asking I … Read More
Are you participating in #NaNoWriMo this year? FYI: November is also known as National Novel Writing Month. This is a time where authors all over the country (and possibly the world) strive to write a novel in 30 days. Many … Read More
Where did I go? Funny that this “vanishing act” post follows my “imposter syndrome” post. This one is about self care and family time. Honestly, I have been working on my book but I also had a full house. Both … Read More
Do you think I am successful? What is success anyway? What is it for you? And for me? Money, Fame, An Oscar, reaching the top of a mountain? I do deal with imposter syndrome. I doubt myself and what … Read More
Are you working on a rewrite? As I begin working in earnest on my next rewrite I have done a few things to set me on the right track. I wrote last week about my new enchantment with plottr. You … Read More
Change Your Book Venue I know I know! What the heck does she mean “Change your book venue?” I am not talking about where you write. Though shaking that up a bit can help too. I am talking about … Read More
I love coming up with new character development questions! Read on for the newest ones… I shared this photo a few days ago in my insta stories because it is such a microcosm of my life growing up. As … Read More