My Theme For my theme this year, I chose abstract nouns which are words for things that aren’t perceived by the senses, and can’t be physically measured. They are ideas, qualities, or states rather than concrete objects. I chose this theme because I combine the A to Z Challenge with National Poetry Writing Month andContinue reading “Reflecting on How to Continue the Abstract Adventure”
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#NaNoWriMo Day 8: Crossing The Threshold
Day 8 Word count: 14,783 words Word count goal: 16,000 words Mapping the Hero’s Journey: Crossing The Threshold Save The Cat: Fun & Games These images from different excursions I’ve taken, make me think of leaving the ordinary world, having to cross the threshold and embark on a physical and existential adventure. Where will yourContinue reading “#NaNoWriMo Day 8: Crossing The Threshold”
New Book! BEWILDERMENT by Michael Onofrey
Last September we had a special guest post from Michael Onofrey, an author I met through the Five On The Fifth Magazine‘s authors group. His post, About Writing, let us peek into his writing life. Today, I am happy to announce his novel Bewilderment is available for pre-order on Amazon. It will be officially releasedContinue reading “New Book! BEWILDERMENT by Michael Onofrey”
The Misadventures of Moxie Sharpe Episode Four
When we left Moxie, she was buying shoes and overheard Nettles making mysterious plans . . . Moxie signed her receipt with her well-practiced illegible scribble and hurried around the side of the tent, but Nettles and his conspirator were nowhere to be seen. She didn’t have an appetite for greasy fair food, soContinue reading “The Misadventures of Moxie Sharpe Episode Four”
The Misadventures of Moxie Sharpe Episode Two
When we last joined Moxie Sharpe she was wondering aloud if she had blood on her hand . . . “How doth it smell? It holds the appearance of the sauce of the Turkey Leg.” “I am not going to smell it,” said Moxie wrinkling her nose. “Prithy, how doth it taste?” “I am notContinue reading “The Misadventures of Moxie Sharpe Episode Two”
The Misadventures of Moxie Sharpe Episode One
Episode One She Only Hears What She Wants to Hear Moxie Sharpe felt increasingly uncomfortable as a young costumer pushed and prodded her breasts into the highest possible cleavage while tightening laces through each layer of metal holes. Pearl had messed up before, but this time was the worst. “Take a deep breath.” TheContinue reading “The Misadventures of Moxie Sharpe Episode One”
The Misadventures of Moxie Sharpe: Conflict and Suspense in Practice
My current area of interest is conflict and suspense. How do I write scene after exciting scene to keep my readers turning pages? I realize that to become a better writer, I can’t just read about writing suspense and read suspense novels, I need to write using the techniques I learn. So, for ourContinue reading “The Misadventures of Moxie Sharpe: Conflict and Suspense in Practice”
Free Download!! : A Week of Anticipation for Gator McBumpypants in Dee Dee Makes Three
Gator McBumpypants’ new adventure has been a year in the making, but it is finally almost here. For those of you who have not read the first two books in the Gator McBumpypants and Friends series, get over to amazon for specials this week. Starting Oct. 27th, the first book Gator McBumpypants Hears a ScaryContinue reading “Free Download!! : A Week of Anticipation for Gator McBumpypants in Dee Dee Makes Three”
Tips and Tricks: Creating Revision Goals and Preparing For First Readers.
I apologize for my time away. I needed a break and an adventure to fill me up with new energy, so I could return to you with insight. I can finally see an endpoint to my revisions, at least an endpoint that will allow me to send a draft to my carefully chosen first readersContinue reading “Tips and Tricks: Creating Revision Goals and Preparing For First Readers.”
Strange Pleasures and Hedonic Motivation
Spring has sprung here in the great Northwest and my interests have turned to fun and joy. Last weekend was all about planting the garden and Monday I inflated my kayak and had the lake all to myself. The inflatable kayak, acquired two years ago, suddenly became a brilliant purchase as the lake (actually aContinue reading “Strange Pleasures and Hedonic Motivation”
Experience Writing 