Here is where I share some of my research, including photos, videos, links to other sites, and odd bits of information I’ve found that have inspired what I write. I’ll also share occasional writing tips. The real world is full of amazing stories!
Colorful Writing (aka Bad Comparisons)
I got a fun idea a few years ago from a writing conference. A visiting author shared how she sometimes used those paper color strips you get at paint stores for ideas to describe a particular color in a new, fun way. It was her way of jazzing up her writing. So, I tried it.…
Revising Fun with Wordles
Some people hate revising, but I love it. I get excited when I’m able to make a character more interesting, tighten up a plot, get rid of unnecessary scenes, characters or details, and really make the words say what I want them to say. I also like to get a little “artsy,” and there are…
My Inspiration for “The French Impressionist”
A Facebook post and a sleepless night led to the writing of a 250-page novel. No, really. I struggle with insomnia. A lot. At times I toss and turn, and other times I give up trying to sleep and sit and read with food in one hand and a book in the other. One night,…
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