There are two things in fiction guaranteed to sell: sex and nostalgia. If you’re like me, you watched in horror as a poorly written smut book shot up the best-seller …
Oh, the Drama! What Writers Can Learn From the Theater by Connilyn Cossette
My nine-year-old was in a production of Beauty and the Beast this summer. I’ve never been more proud of my once-stage-shy-girl standing in front of strangers, singing with all her …
Creative or Eccentric by Angie Arndt
I have a writing friend who always reminds me that I’m not normal. I’m not insulted by it because it’s the truth. If you’ve been to any writing conferences, …
First Love by Ron Estrada
I first discovered the joy of well-written stories from men like Gene Hill, Pat McManus, and Gordon MacQuarrie. These men, among the great outdoor writers of the 20th century, drew …
The Blessings of Negative Criticism by Connilyn Cossette
There are two words every writer dreads. Negative criticism. Throwing our art, and our heart, out into the world is daunting. I remember the first time I emailed a portion …