This essay could save your life! The experience of publishing my first novel, A Tight Grip, gave me an idea for a parody, which has been published on www.shewrites.com You can read it now with a click below for a light-hearted romp on the dark side of a debut novelist. Enjoy! https://www.shewrites.com/blog/view/2833412/swp-behind-the-book-death-by-novel-this-essay-could-save-your-life
Category: Life of a writer
Countdown for spring…
Hemingway, spring, Seattle. I’ve started to crave spring warmth, blooms, and longer days. Here in Seattle, we’ve had an unusual run of days in the thirties; so much so that Green Lake had enough ice for some brave crazies to walk on. Now, we’re back to heavy rains. I’m hearing friends talk about Florida trips,… Continue reading Countdown for spring…
Serendipity, winter solstice, and my dog, Lucy (not her real name).
Always happy when serendipity allows me a chance to talk about my novel with a stranger. Yesterday, in Seattle, a crisp and sunny winter solstice, I walked my dog to the library to pick up Still Life with Bread Crumbs (Anna Quindlen), and Zelda (Nancy Milford). When I returned home along the path at Green… Continue reading Serendipity, winter solstice, and my dog, Lucy (not her real name).
May 18 is National Golf Day!
As a writer and a golfer, I found joy in creating a main character with a passion for golf. Here’s an excerpt of a chat between Par Parker and her mother from my debut novel, A Tight Grip… In an uncharacteristic moment of blissful connection, [Par’s mother asked], “What do you love about golf?” Excited about her… Continue reading May 18 is National Golf Day!
Resource books for writers
Want to write a novel? Start collecting resource books. Here’s the tower of books I used to write A Tight Grip, my debut novel. Each one helped in a different way. All offer different types of information from different perspectives, and have varied degrees of entertainment value. If you skipped Anatomy class in college like I… Continue reading Resource books for writers
Writing Tip: Add Body Parts
Do you know about the ‘boredom test,’ and an easy way to jazz your writing? Read the answers here: http://muffin.wow-womenonwriting.com/2015/09/friday-speak-out-writing-tip-add-body.html#links I’m honored to have a blog post featured on WOW!’s Friday Speak Out, today. This venue is a great opportunity for women writers to share insights and tips. Hope you’ll have a chance to check… Continue reading Writing Tip: Add Body Parts
Pre-Publication Taming of the Beasts!
These two beasts may be familiar to you. I wrestled with them, pinned them to the mat, and then moved closer to the prize of publication! Click here to find out more: [SWP: Behind the Book] Taming the Beasts