Two Hundred Thirty-six years ago, a group of individuals determined they wanted to live a life independently of the queen’s rule. They came up with a plan. Their resolve was …
When Things Heat Up, Part 4: The Humidity of Fear
If you live in Florida or other humid climate, you completely the feeling expressed in the title. As I’m writing this, the humidity in central Florida is 100%, and it’s …
When Things Heat Up, Part 3: A Snowball’s Chance in a Really Hot Place!
I know. Sometimes you feel that’s about all the chance you have of living your dream. The cursor on the blank screen haunts you and your Aunt Gertrude tells you …
When Things Heat Up, Part 2: I’m Melting! I’m Melting!
Remember in the Wizard of Oz when the Wicked Witch of the West caught on fire? Bystander Dorothy did what any concerned person would do. She picked up a bucket …
When Things Heat Up, Part One: If You Can’t Take the Heat. . .
Most of the country completely skipped over spring and went right to scorching summer heat. Wow! For writers, June also means getting your manuscript ready to pitch at fall writer’s …