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I spent six years writing 205,000 words. Looks like I'll be cutting half of them.

Location, Location, Location

When worlds collide in Texas, there's a novel (or ten) in it.

Three Surprising Sources for Writers ISO Ideas

Inspiration strikes in strange and unexpected ways. But when it doesn't strike, there are some tricks to juice it along.

Three Things Scrivener Can Do You Probably Haven’t Thought Of

There are a few things Scrivener can do that you probably can't do without. Once you know what they are.

Your Book Needs An Editor. How Do You Find One?

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Debunked: Top Five Excuses Writers Give For Not Using Scrivener

If you'll give it a try, Scrivener can easily become your one love for organizing your research and writing.

Murder And Mountains: Two Books, Two Themes, Two Reviews

Two Book Reviews: Murder and mountains mix well in novels by Peter Heller and Joyce Maynard.

Get A Sneak Peek: A Habit Of Hiding

Read an excerpt from 'A Habit Of Hiding,' and see why it's been called "tender and engaging."

15 Ways To Succeed While You’re Hunting Agents

If you're querying agents or hunting jobs, you're in it for the long haul. So how to succeed?

A Habit of Hiding: Coming Soon

My novel, A Habit of Hiding, awaits a publisher. But that's no reason you can't get a sneak peek.

Seven Ways Writers Can Play ‘What If?’ To Get Inspired

When inspiration doesn't flow, I play the 'What If?' game in seven idea-stoking ways.

Think In Threes To Amp Up Your Photos

You don't have to be a math whiz when you're dividing by three to conquer your compositions.

All Heart and Soul: Anna Blake’s Memoir

A memoirist throws herself heart and soul into her love letter to the Colorado prairie.

Making the Call: Go Big or Go Indie?

There are pros and cons to veering off the traditional path to self-publishing. Ask yourself five questions to decide.

RGB? CMYK? Funny You Should Ask

A frustrating bout with my inkjet printer led me to exploring the meaning of RGB and CMYK.

Top 5 Things a Writer Learns at a Publishing Conference

There are a few strategies for making the most of any conference you attend, including these five.

Platform. Got One? You Need One.

Getting a book published, and purchased, is going to be a mean trick without an Author Platform.

When Mothers Have Other Priorities

These five books on mothers and daughters helped me clarify my own mother's priorities.

The Intricacies of Entanglement

The unintended consequences of hiding are worth exploring, as I'm doing while writing my novel-in-progress.

Requirements for Writing Fiction

Required prerequisite for fiction writers: Embrace your dual gifts.