Getting the Details Right

I was part of a panel discussion recently about explosions in film and fiction, and one […]

Choosing an Exciting Setting

This month, we’re talking about ways to approach plotting your story, but you also need to […]

Weather in Your Story

Today is wet, rainy and cold.  A week ago, everyone was wearing short sleeves.  There’s a […]

Post Book Launch Eve Post

Hi everyone!  This is a bit late.  I usually do a post the evening before a […]

Managing the Passage of Time

I’ve been re-watching an old 80’s sitcom that recently popped up on one of the streaming […]

Cat Toys

I’m always on the lookout for a new fun toy for Sean and Addi, the pair […]

Beach Day Supplies

My Bean to Bar Mysteries are set on Galveston Island. How could I celebrate that setting […]

First Drafts

I know this is something I’ve talked about before, but I just want to re-emphasize the […]

Improving Scene Types

This section of my novel writing class at UTA is covering techniques for writing different kinds […]

Scene and Sequel

A scene is a unit of conflict experienced by the characters.  It can cover a whole chapter, […]