A novel in progress
An excerpt from the novel I’m currently writing. It’ll be a sequel to DTA (Department of Temporal Adjustment), but can be read as a stand-alone. So on we trudged, the… Read more »
Category: Writing
Award winning author
The official certificate arrived today in the mail, accompanied by a letter welcoming me to “the world of award-winning authors!” I like the sound of that.
Gray Zone review of note
A review was just posted for Gray Zone on Goodreads, and it’s fantastic! I’ll give you a snippet, so you can get a taste. It’s worth going to Goodreads to… Read more »
Scripts and rewrites
I received coverage on my newest script, Haunting Engagement, the other day. I’ll admit it. When someone critiques my work my first, gut response is to be offended. “Why don’t… Read more »
Novel-writing muscles
The last novel I wrote took about four years. I don’t want a repeat of that so, to keep myself moving along at a good pace, I’ve set a goal… Read more »
Different but the same
I’m having a little bit of trouble transitioning back to novel writing. So this morning I played around and wrote in novel and screenplay format simultaneously. Both are just places… Read more »
Just because
I’ve decided to reward myself this morning. I’ve worked very hard lately, screenwriting until my fingers nearly bleed. Writing and revising, all while worrying about the 3 act structure, plot… Read more »
Into the darkness?
I usually pooh-pooh the idea that stories control their own path. I create my characters, and I decide what happens to them. That’s the way it is. Usually. But my… Read more »
How to be a fantastic parent in 10 not-so-easy steps
Although numbered, these steps are in no particular order. 1. Stay up all night and worry. It’s an important part of the job. 2. Don’t try to be friends with… Read more »
Office space
In our old house I had a 12 X 14 office all to myself. I adored having so much room! But we moved, and there is very little ‘extra’ space… Read more »