Category Archives: Writing
Pride vs. Joy in Writing
“Pride and joy” often go together, in descriptions of possessions, accomplishments, even children. It’s wonderful when both go together. But what if they do not? Must they, in fact, do so? And if one were required to choose between the two, which is the better? When it comes to writing, I say joy. In context, I …
Release Date for “Murder. Theatre. Solitaire.”
It’s July 5th! Okay, I know that wasn’t the most exciting, memorable release-day announcement. But it’s not necessary to make everything a song and dance number, is it? Besides, I’ll be talking about the date more than once between now and then. I guess, at least for right now, I have come to realize that …
The Other Type of Rejection for Writers
Though its usefulness is questionable, people who declare their intention to be a writer will hear a warning from, well, just about everywhere not long afterward. Get comfortable with rejection, because you’ll be facing it a lot…from agents, publishers, journals, contests…rejection is part of life as a writer. Okay, yes, it is. I can’t deny …
Cover Reveal: “Murder. Theatre. Solitaire.”
Okay, so here it is! No countdown, or contest, or giveaway or anything of that nature. I’m just happy to share with all of you the official cover of my upcoming murder mystery novel. Pretty cool, right? And simple. Or cool because it’s simple. The cards were a pre-existing stock image. The words, obviously, are my …
Writers Must (NOT) Read.
Okay, that title is sensationalism at work. Of course writers must read. Most of the time. And I do. Among the single novel I try to always have going, and the single non-fiction book I have going at the same time, any given moment I’m also reading short fictions, poems, and articles and or blog posts …
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