“I don’t have a muse. I have a mortgage.” -Jim Butcher No commentary necessary.
Research for a New Novel
My good friend Aggeloi asked me to blog about a recent research venture of mine. It began, as it usually does, with an idea. This one happens to be for a children’s story. I’ve never written for children, but that’s a topic for another blog. The story needs to be set in a small town, … Continue reading
Am I A Writer?
This week, I’m a waiter. Or a procrastinator. Or maybe just lazy.
The Creative Process
When in doubt about what to post, make it something funny.
Funny but True
Especially for mystery/thriller writers. Not so much for romance writers…
The Joy of Lists
I want to finish my overview Marc McCutcheon’s book Building Believable Characters today, despite the fact that there’s still a lot to cover. The entire second half of the book is lists. Lots of lists. I love lists, so this is a great book for me. Here’s what you’d find if you bought the book: … Continue reading
Being lazy, need a laugh
I’m being lazy today, so here’s my daily post: something to laugh/agree with.
Whining and Self-Doubt
I’m taking a quick break from my series to talk about something many of us struggle with. I’m in the process now, and I’m working on making it go away. Here’s the set-up. I wrote a novel called CASSANDRA’S CURSE. At the time, it was the best novel I’d ever written. It was my … Continue reading
Hobbies and Sports
Unfortunately, I’m sitting around today wasting time instead of writing. My self-discipline seems to have headed for higher ground, and it only bothers me a little bit. A mental health break to play with Facebook and my iPad seems fitting. But back to business. I’m picking some of the good stuff out of Marc McCutcheon’s book … Continue reading
Diseases, Disorders, and Afflictions for your Characters
Marc McCutcheon’s book Building Believable Characters is an excellent tool for your writer’s toolkit, and I’m sharing some of the good stuff with you. The next portion of the book is a list of SELECTED DISEASES, DISORDERS, AND AFFLICTIONS, just in case you need a great physical ailment for a character but don’t want to go … Continue reading