As a Writer, what throws you out of a story you are reading? Insecure Writers Want to Know
What a great question. Every writer needs to pay attention to any story she reads to see if anything is not working or throws the reader out of the story …
Hiking in the Snow
Happy New Year! Let’s hope 2021 will be a healthier, happier year for everyone! Group sledding downhill! I’ve told you before how my family loves snow. What? Don’t you like …
A December in Covid Country
We’re getting a little tired of quarantine and the coronavirus. How about you? Make no mistake. This is a frightening time for sure. My …
Insecure Writers Want to Know: Are there times of the year when you feel more productive with your writing? Why?
It’s probably the time issue, but I feel more productive in my writing in the winter months AFTER the holidays. Having a large family, I’m …
Insecure Writers Want to Know: Why Do I Write What I Write?
Albert Camus is right that many essays and stories are used to “keep civilization from destroying itself.” Documenting past atrocities is important to keep civilization from repeating the same mistakes. …
Snakes on the Appalachian Trail!
Since we just moved to the Delaware Water Gap area, I thought I’d share one of our Appalachian Trail backpacking experiences. I should warn you, wherever I go, I’m the …
Truth in Story for Memoir or Fiction #AuthorToolboxBlogHop
Life is messy. Very messy. Things don’t make sense. Sometimes we can’t figure out why someone does something. As humans, we want reasons for actions. We want order. And we …
Insecure Writers Want to Know: What does the term Working Writer mean to you?
I’m not sure if I’m blending two different terms here. Am I a working writer? Absolutely! I am forever writing and creating new short …
Remembering Adventures in California National Parks
Our hearts go out to those suffering from the effects of the devastating fires in California. As flames consume thousands of acres of beautiful trees and brave people try to …
A Frozen Crimes Blog Hop with Chrys Fey
Writers helping writers. This is how life should be. We should help each other when we can. It is a privilege to help Chrys Fey with her new book launch …