Tribute To Teachers
I would like to pause and thank the select group of teachers who inspired me to learn and grow into the writer I am today….
Category: On the Topic of Writing
Writing Advice From the Professional and the Amateur
“Why are you still trying? Nobody is reading. Nobody cares what you have to say….”
The Red Pen: My Experience With the Inkwell Council
I have to say the hardest part of writing a novel is not, actually, writing your novel. It’s editing it.
Why Is Depression So Prominent Among Artists?
I am in no way implying that depression is necessary or encouraged in any way….
Writing Advice: You Have To Jump If You Want To Succeed
Writing is a solitary endeavor. That makes the decision to publish all the more daunting.
Do What You Love, Part I
A dear friend and truly amazing woman once gave me advice I still hold close to my heart every day: “Do what you love, and the money will follow.”
Four Faces
The Japanese say you have three faces. The first face, you show to the world. The second face, you show to your close friends, and your family.
Finding Your Voice
Voice. It’s a simple concept. Execution? Not always quite as easy. An author’s voice is unique. Even if you’ve never read beyond the first page….
Why I Write Fantasy
I’ve come to understand that writing fantasy genre fiction is my mind’s way of dreaming while awake, allowing me to observe the problems….
Welcome To the Masquerade
We all wear masks, or so I’ve been told. Intricacies fashioned of silver and gold. Painted smiles white and red will hide our troubles, our sadness, our dread.