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Now, I’m well aware that Stephen King isn’t everyone’s favorite flavor. That’s fine. No biggie. I’m not here to discuss his merits as a Great American novelist. What I will argue is that the man knows how to write a novel. He can spin… Continue Reading “They Never Saw Stu Redman Again — or — 3 Things Storytellers Can Learn From Uncle Stevie”
I’ve always been fascinated by rock walls. They are big puzzles really. I love the different kinds of rock, the way they fit together, how the colors work together. My dream house would have a rock exterior. When I see a rock wall (like… Continue Reading “Just Another Brick (or rock) in the Wall”
I ran track my freshman and sophomore years in high school. Now, why would an asthmatic who abhors running join the track team? Two reasons. 1. My sister, Betsy, told me to. 2. Hello. It was a boy/girl sport. And, as evidenced by this… Continue Reading “Queen of the False Start”
In case you didn’t know, last summer a tornado spun its way through my neighborhood. The hardest hit area was our park. 98% of the trees were destroyed. For a city park, we sure had a lot of trees. Last night, there was a… Continue Reading “Blueprints”
I sat at Starbucks, trying to write even though Oprah was behind me, watching my every move. I’m writing a novel with a pre-teen protagonist…no, it’s not young adult…no, it’s not fantasy fiction… I got to the point in my story where my protagonist… Continue Reading “Characters Taking Over”
My daughter was washing her hair. Through the door, I heard her counting. She was up to 120. “What are you doing?” I asked. “Are you okay?” “Yeah. I’m counting,” she answered. “Why?” “I have to count to 180.” “Uh huh.” “Because I have to… Continue Reading “Rules Were Made To Be Broken. Maybe.”
I would like you to meet Sharon K. Souza. Sharon is one of the lovely Novel Matters bloggers. She is also one of my writing mentors. I have to tell you, Sharon is fabulous. Well, I’ll let you see that for yourselves. I had… Continue Reading “Meet Sharon K. Souza”
One of the very best things in the world is a good book. Couple that with a gorgeous day and I’m in glee (not the tv show). I love sitting in my backyard, reading while my kids play. Recently, I read Everything is Illuminated and… Continue Reading “Reading Jonathan Safran Foer”
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