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."

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.

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.

A Letter from a Writer to Her Characters

A writer's characters progress through joy, pain and growth, just like we do. In the process, we all get close.

Why Your First Novel Will Always Be Your Favorite

How, and why, does the first novel you wrote remain your favorite?

The Best 2014 Buzz Words in a Fable of Our Times

Challenge to Self: Write a short story for our times, using the oddest additions to Webster’s this year, including words I had to look up.