Life provides obstacles. Where to look matters.
Life provides obstacles. Where to look matters.
I spent six years writing 205,000 words. Looks like I'll be cutting half of them.
When an old poem strikes my creative chord, it's new again.
When in Doubt, I Hit the Road
When you're in a creative drought, just hit the road. Literally or virtually, you can juice your creative flow and find new ways of looking at old things.
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.
The Next Best Thing To Time Travel
If only I could rev up my Time Machine for my historical fiction research. Instead, I made a few workarounds.
When Every Angle Edges Up
When every angle leads up, you can't fight it. And your iPhone has a way of showing your eye where to go.
Creativity Works…When You Work It
If you're a creative type, you already know this. But who doesn't need this reminder, every now and then?
Is This Any Way To Have Fun?
Who wouldn't have fun at Austin's Big Rock Candy Mountain? Here are the delights that await on the annual Weird Homes Tour.
When The Narrow View Widens Out, It Becomes Universal
Building on our own experiences and emotions creates the truest art we can make.
What To Do When The Details Surround You
If you believe, as I do, that life is lived in the details, your camera must always be ready to take in what you can't.
Your Book Needs An Editor. How Do You Find One?
Doesn't your book deserve a professional edit? Here's how I found the right editor(s)—for mine.
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.
In A Wine State Of Mind
On a Friday evening, there's one ritual that's worth a thousand words, when pictured.
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.
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