The Written Word … Into New Worlds
What amazes me is how we take for granted our ability to read and write. If you really think about it, the written language is sort of magical. Place letters Read More …
Category: Inspiration
9 Tips for Overcoming Writer’s Block
Almost every author has had a day when the words just won’t surface. You stare at a blank page until sweat crops your brow or inner frustration makes you want Read More …
How the Original Stars Wars Affected Me
There are few things my father did that were good and memorable for me. Perhaps the greatest contribution he ever made that shaped the direction of my life was taking Read More …
Snake!
“Snake!” was something I used to shout in fear whenever I saw one. Now when I shout it, it means, “Hon, bring the camera quick!” During my youth, I recall Read More …
Writing in Layers
Growing up in rural Alabama, I found almost every day during the summer to be an adventure. I spent my days exploring new places on the bluffs, in the fields Read More …
Top 7 Questions I Am Asked
Being the author of 13 novels, new writers and readers ask me a lot of questions. I’ve listed the top 7 and my answers below. 1. Where do you get Read More …
Writers: A Sedentary Life can become Deadly
Almost a year ago I was near death and never even suspected it. The symptoms were somewhat silent. No true warning signs flashed that I urgently needed to get to Read More …
Why Outlines Don’t Work For Me
The majority of us were taught in high school and college about how important outlines are for our writing. I don’t disagree with this credo when it comes to writing Read More …
Welcome to 2017!
Blessings to each of you in 2017. It’s hard to believe another year has passed. Some events in 2016 were bizarre, to say the least, but overall a good year. Read More …