The Road Less Traveled

If you’re at all like me, you have a defined schedule. Up at 7:30; at work by 8:30; lunch at noon; off work at 5:00; then writing/housework ...

First Chapters Romance Writing Competitioin

Here's an interesting contest for all those aspiring unpubbed writers out there. Seems like too good an opportunity to miss! -----------...

S.T.A.R.

Have you ever looked at or listened to something that just seemed...off to you? Have you ever read a book or story or piece of story where ...

Guest Blogger - Christine Norris

Hello! As you’ve probably guessed by now, this isn’t the usual blogger. My name is Christine Norris, and I’m a children’s fantasy author. I’...

Time Traveling with an Epilogue

I just finished reading Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows [no spoilers, I promise!] and once again I must tip my hat to J.K. Rowling for...

When One can't Decide

Sometimes, one of the hardest things is to try and decide what book to start next. There are so many stories to be told, so many little tidb...

World-Building 101

Something Xandra said in her latest blog got me to thinking...I know...just about everything gets me to thinking. But when she mentioned wor...

Paint Chips

I've spent the past few months making trips every so often to Lowe's and Home Depot and loading up on paint chips. I have a stack a...