In 2018 I narrated and released an audiobook version of my novel, Etti’s Intended. Riding a shallow learning curve, it took over a year for me to grasp the daunting combination of knowledge and skills necessary to reach “The End” of that first novel. It’s magical to hear your novel come to life in audio,…
When life gets messy. Hmm, if ever there was a time for that, we’re certainly living it now. I wrote about this several years ago, and it seems timely to bring it back for a second look. Back then, one of my friends posted an interesting question: “How do you guys keep writing…
For some time my critique group has made accommodations to stay in touch with members who have moved to distant cities. We’ve used Skype, but have frequently encountered technical difficulties like transmission, sound, or images. As time went by, other members moved to distant locales, and Skype couldn’t accommodate more than one person. Enter the…
Some thoughts on fiction and life “These are the times that try men’s souls.” … Thomas Paine, December 23, 1776 This is the first sentence of Paine’s essay urging retaliation against Britain’s control over the colonies. Now, over two centuries later, both men and women must grapple with the aggressive Coronavirus pandemic. Fear. It can…
This is an article about reaching your New Year goals. We’re now 55 days into the new year, and I’m taking a closer look at my goals. I thought it would be fun if you suffered along with me by examining your own. Some of mine have been weenie goals. “I will take a closer…