What does a hole-in-one have to do with signing a book contract? Nothing, except they would both generate a huge celebration and feeling of accomplishment. Someday I will do both. What does another rejection of my query have to do with taking six shots to get out of a deep sand-trap? Nothing, except they both … Continue reading Golf Tips for Writers
How to Choose a Writing Critique Group
Are you writing in a vacuum? Don't. Get connected with a face-to-face critique group. When I shop for a new pair of hiking boots, I search for comfort, size, and style, and then buy the pair that fits. The same search criteria applies to writing groups. Shop around. Unpublished and under-published authors who invest time … Continue reading How to Choose a Writing Critique Group
Why do you write?
Why do I write? Certainly not for the money. My writing expenses (ink, postage, workshops, how-to-books) have no income to balance against––yet.I write because I love to polish words and phrases. I roll words around in my mind and feel them on my tongue. I dissect words and put them together again in exciting new … Continue reading Why do you write?
What are you reading?
I just finished reading "Magic Hour" by Kristin Hannah. The natural setting in Washington state attracted me to the book as did the idea of a wild child showing up in town after apparently being cared for by wolves. The book is a great read because Hannah shows the bond that arises between the abused … Continue reading What are you reading?
