Plot, Pants, or Both? by Naomi Miller
When I began writing Lemon Tart Mystery, I was determined to finish it early because I have more than a few commitments in April, when the story is scheduled for release. But life doesn’t always turn out the way we plan... I began writing the story, and I thought it [...]
Fiction Writing: Fighting Fear When Writing Fiction
Here’s a challenge for you: start talking to your family and friends about the book your writing and see how long it takes before someone tells you, “I’ve been thinking about writing a book.” Lots of people think about writing books, so why aren’t there more writers out there? There [...]
Author Interview: Pegg Thomas
Pegg Thomas is a rare type of author that I interview for my blog. She's rare in that we don't just know each other on line - Pegg and I have met in person and even live in the same general geographical area! I love interviewing authors, but there's just something [...]
Work/Life Balance: 6 Tips for Sitting Less and Moving More
There are so many wonderful things about a writer’s life, but one not-so-nice thing is the constant sitting. Almost every phase of my process (research, writing, editing) requires me to sit (usually in front of a computer). When I worked in hospitality, I walked or stood more than I sat. [...]
Book Review: The Illusionist’s Apprentice by Kristy Cambron
Harry Houdini’s one-time apprentice holds fantastic secrets about the greatest illusionist in the world. But someone wants to claim them . . . or silence her before she can reveal them on her own. Boston, 1926. Jenny “Wren” Lockhart is a bold eccentric—even for a female vaudevillian. As notorious for [...]