The other day a character in the mystery novel I'm writing fell off a cliff. I wasn't anticipating this, so it came a bit of shock, though I quickly realized my Muse had steered me in the right direction because this opened the way to a new wrinkle I hadn't previously considered. … [Read more...] about Characters Do the Darndest Things
Books & Writing
Location, Location, Location
Yep, that's what it's all about. I'm here in the most beautiful spot in the world, the Northern California coast. Soaking up the sound of the waves & the sunrays (it's sunnier than you'd think this time of year). It's so inspiring I've been on a writing tear since I got here, … [Read more...] about Location, Location, Location
The Lies We Tell
Fiction is bi-polar. We make up stories but must always strive for emotional truth. I've never been to prison...been diagnosed with terminal cancer...had a premature baby...or many other of the difficult situations my characters find themselves in, but I can tap into the feelings … [Read more...] about The Lies We Tell
From Forest Path to Red Carpet
My life has been one of extremes. I don't know if this is because I was dropped on my head as an infant or what, but it is so, and I no longer question it. This fall was a good example. I had the opportunity to stay at a friend's house on a lake in Wisconsin. I seized it gladly - … [Read more...] about From Forest Path to Red Carpet
Three in One
Just wanted to give you the heads up that my Carson Springs trilogy has been reissued in a digital package, for the price of one ($9.99). http://www.openroadmedia.com/books/the-carson-springs-trilogy.aspx# It's less expensive than a trip to Ojai, CA (the real-life Carson … [Read more...] about Three in One
