by Peter Leavell, @PeterLeavell Sometimes we need to create a character that works outside our understanding. In a computer file, I keep notes on why specific people chose certain careers. …
Beautifully Scarred
by Peter Leavell, @PeterLeavell The nurse pressed the marker’s cold tip against my skin and drew a black circle. My arm shivered as she tapped one dot, then another, and …
Crucible of an Education
by Peter Leavell, @PeterLeavell Harry Potter novels were hotly contested when I was growing up. Group #1 Read them as quickly as possible 200 times, then look for more books …
Eat Your Beets: Determination of a Writer
by Peter Leavell, @PeterLeavell It takes a determined person to write a book. Where do writers find determination? Ah, Nietzsche. Did you know what philosophical firestorm you created when you …
Peace of a Writer’s Christmas
by Peter Leavell, @PeterLeavell A writer’s life is awesome. Even on Christmas morning. We wake to family screaming for presents. Or… We bounce from bed looking to spend the day …