Like people, pets can have peculiar eating habits. My animals are no exception. Each one of them has their own special way of handling meal time. Or snack time. With four animals, it all becomes a blur. I’m very particular about what my pets eat and probably spend far more money than I need to…
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Screenwriting Comes to RMFW!
By Trai Cartwright Part Four of a Six-Part Monthly Series Come on, admit it. You’re curious. Something about it speaks to you and that part of you that’s a little rebellious, that loves trying new things. Well, come on, then, give in to the dark side! Or at least just a dark room. All the…
Writing About Real Places in Fiction
By Cindi Myers Real people, places and events often spark story ideas. If you’re going to “write what you know,” setting seems a good place to start. Writing a book set in a real town makes research easy, and it gives you an interesting marketing hook. People like to read about places they know. A…
Scrubbing the Grand Canyon Dam with a Toothbrush
By Mark Stevens Practice makes perfect. Yeah, right. I’ve been practicing this fiction thing for 30 years. Perfection? I can’t see it from here. A bit of joke, don’t you think? What is perfect when it comes to storytelling? You can put together a bunch of perfect sentences, but you don’t necessarily have a perfect…
RMFW Spotlight: Phyllis Neher
As we continue our Spotlight series, today’s bright light focuses on Phyllis Neher, RMFW Secretary. Every organization recognizes and applauds the tireless work and backbone a dedicated secretary provides. So I’ll dim the light, not make Phyllis squint too much, and let’s get to know her a bit. 1. Tell us what you do for…