Do you ever watch the show, “Cupcake Wars?” My 13 year old daughter LOVES the show. She looks forward to it every Sunday night (and she records it just in case). Then of course she talks through the entire show! At any rate, it’s Sunday night and we’re watching Cupcake Wars. Imagine your hero is [...]
I hope you’re enjoying the first weekend of spring! My kiddos are on spring break and it’s going to be interesting…. Last year we took off for a week trip to NY and DC. This year we’re staying home, but taking a few days to get out and about. When I was a kid [...]
Happy Friday! I’m super excited about Romantic Times upcoming Booklover’s Convention. While they have something for everyone including author signings with some of the best authors on the market including the beloved and always stirring Anne Rice. Check out the link – I’m sure you’ll find a favorite! However, for me I am more excited [...]
“Write something to suit yourself and many people will like it; write something to suit everybody and scarcely anyone will care for it.” – Jesse Stuart
Your heroine is all knotted up and in desperate need of a massage. Out of town, she decides she needs a massage badly enough to try a new place. Lying on the table, she’s surprised to recognize her masseuse. Who is it and why is she all knotted up?
Let your imagination blossom. What’s going on in this picture? Make a list of possibilities and then start your story with the idea that feels the most inspiring or interesting.
I am lucky to have a fantastic critique partner. We both have a unique approach to writing ( I write in layers, starting with an outline first. She cranks out chapter after chapter. Pantster versus plotter) and yet it works. We meet every other week to inspire, motivate, and help each other out on our [...]
Personal story… When I was 29 I wasn’t happy with the direction of my life. I made a list of things I wanted to learn and do. On that list were several things including: Go rock climbing Write a novel Learn to mountain bike Live in Colorado Get a pug I immediately began to work [...]
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