July’s Writing Challenge

Okay, so don’t believe me when I say I’m going to post more regularly. I’m probably just dreaming anyway. But check back here Wednesdays for some reviews/author interviews for some great new books that are coming up. I plan to review every Wednesday,...

New Writing Blog

My publisher, Cedar Fort, Inc. has asked a bunch of us to start a new blog called the Writing Fortress, which with Rebecca Talley’s great organization, launched on June 1st. Most of us will be posting every-other week about writing, publishing, and life in...

Writer Neurosis

Today in my writing forum one of the ladies posted about how she was preparing a query for one of her books and how frustrated and discouraged she was. She said her book felt like trash compared to other things she read in the market and she wasn’t sure whose...

Making Description Stand Out

I’ve been receiving David Farland/Wolverton’s Kick in the Pants for Writers enewsletter for a few months now and always enjoy the tidbits he has to share. The latest edition is all about description and characterization and how to make it work. We’re...

The source of inspiration

Just a quick note since I really have to get to bed if I’m going to work out before dawn tomorrow. My friend Christine Bryant wrote a beautiful blog about the importance of having the spirit with you when you write, or preparing yourself before you sit down at...