The Art of Creation
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
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
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
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
This past week I moved our oldest to NY. It was a huge new world moving in that city and included a 5th floor walk up and 20 flights up on my tracker for the first day. Phew! In … Read More
Writer’s Block is a lie. As I have said before I don’t believe in writer’s block. I really don’t. I am never at a loss for words. Ask my friends and family, I always … Read More
A bit about my Angel City Angels and book research central also known as Facebook. I have been stuck. Really stuck in my writing. I have avoided, I have organized. I … Read More
I have been working on finishing a draft of my memoir. It is a labor of love. And hate. And depression. And joy. And sorrow. Dredging up the past demands much self … Read More