Ooh, spring has sprung. That makes butt-in-chair time harder to do. I want to jump up and go outside. Or sit outside writing, which really means not writing, but watching leaves unfurl and flowers bloom. A few story prompts might help us all. Orgone (pronounced like, was he here or was he gone? Or gone.) … Continue reading 3 Story Prompts for May
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Some Rules
I'm in an uncomfortable spot many writers will recognize. I can see the thin spots in my plot and character development for Ferals & Blights, and in trying to strengthen those areas, I've found more weak points. This manuscript now feels like a house of cards. My job is to fix that, and today it … Continue reading Some Rules
Street Preacher
Look at the art! Sharna and Jackie! ...now if I can figure out a title, it'll seem like I'm really making something here each Saturday! Thank you again to Schnekk for her hard work. Congratulations to everyone who participated in NaNoWriMo 2017. No matter how many words you wrote, you won. Great job on reaching … Continue reading Street Preacher
Schnekk, artist & comic anthology editor
One of the talented people I met at FanNexus this year was Schnekk. She agreed to do a commission for me for the blog serial (stay tuned for the big reveal on Saturday!), and an interview to showcase the cool stuff she's doing with her talents! Schnekk has been drawing and painting for as long … Continue reading Schnekk, artist & comic anthology editor
Pantser Thoughts on Plotting
Blog posts on plotting vs. pantsing are as ubiquitous as pumpkin spice this time of year. (No joy-shaming here, but dog treats?) You'll forgive me if I indulge my take on this tradition, but if you stick with it, I promise a cool picture at the end as a salve to your soul and a … Continue reading Pantser Thoughts on Plotting
The Catalyst – SCBWI meeting
I attended my first local writing group through SCBWI, and whoo! Talk about impostor syndrome. It’s real y’all, and if you experience it, you are, ironically enough, in good company. One of the women who attended is an award-winning illustrator. Now, those of us who aren’t artists believe anyone who can draw more than a … Continue reading The Catalyst – SCBWI meeting
Portals of Self-care
Even though it's been over 30 years since my trauma, I have regular nightmares. PTSD is like a background app running, sucking at your energy, focus, and mental health. Last night was one of those nights, and I spent today trying not to be eaten alive by it. I cried in the shower, but I … Continue reading Portals of Self-care
Saturday Show & Tell
I'm grinning from ear to ear and greeting strangers like old friends. The health (no-care) bill has been pulled, and for a bit we can take a deep breath and try to live. One of the baristas here is getting married to her fiance from Brazil. He got his visa and is getting settled. The … Continue reading Saturday Show & Tell
Saturday Show & Tell
Saturday Show and Tell - a showcase of inspiration each week that lit up my creativity and fired my imagination. Enjoy! Lisa Gibson Out of the Blue by Lisa Gibson I was at the library. Innocuous, flurry of needing to drop off a book and pick up another, when I was accosted by the art … Continue reading Saturday Show & Tell
Nine of Swords – Anxiety and Doubt
I've been working my way through The Creative Tarot by Jenna Crispin (who is almost as ubiquitous as Lin Manuel-Miranda these days). One of my favorite cards in the deck is the Nine of Swords. Does that strike you as odd? Like claiming I love The Tower or something? I relate to this card. This … Continue reading Nine of Swords – Anxiety and Doubt
