Back from the ACFW conference, I am still recovering. Man, every day is a slow start. I had a blast seeing old and new friends, and the MBT crowd. I …
Don’t Be Afraid of The Story
Last month as I fast drafted my current WIP, I realized I had this tension in my gut. What was going on? Yea, it’s tough to hammer out a first …
If You Don’t Know What To Do, Make ‘Em Sad
Riding my bike the other day, musing over my work-in-progress while also contemplating the book “The Nightingale” which I’d just finished, I realized that there is a certain sadness to …
When Your Confidence Is Lost
Writers! Whatcha going to do? We’re like this, right? So full of doubt. Quick to compare. And well, aren’t readers and reviewers doing that? “If you like Susan May …
The Nitty Gritty of Your Characters
I’m about to walk out the door on my way to the airport. I’m heading to NYC to meet up with the great and lovely Susan May Warren at the …