Good Things Come to Those Who Wait
In a continuation of my series on the nature of waiting, today I want to discuss some of the benefits of being a writer who bides their time.For traditional publishing,…
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February 12, 2014
Thoughts on Writing
The Waiting is the Hardest Part
Writers are waiters, sometimes literally. We work in restaurants for minimum wage and tips to support our writing “habits.” But even if we aren’t asking if someone wants to hear…
February 2, 2014
New Author Challenges, Business of Writing, Words of Wisdom
The InterviewPart IIWhat do you think are the greatest challenges facing a "new" writer? Well, of course, the odds in the business are huge. There is a canyon between “published”…
May 15, 2013
Writing process, Genre, Writing Style
Part ITake us through your writing process.I start with character sketches, fleshing them out carefully and then make a story arc of the plot. I write the first draft fast,…
April 1, 2013
Spotlight On Books of the Year
Check back weekly throughout March to see various "Best" books of 2012WEEK FOURIndependent Publisher Book AwardsPOPULAR FICTION: Vertical by Rex PickettLITERARY FICTION: Lord of Misrule by Jaimy GordonYOUNG ADULT FICTION (YA): In Trouble by…
March 2, 2013
The Life of Wryly
Updates from a writing life. We started rehearsals for Prairie Nocturne by the brilliant author Ivan Doig, which I've adapted for Book-It Repertory Theatre. The difference between creating from the ground…
January 1, 2012
Word Count
Day 17 - November 1750,176 WordsGoal Passed. Writing with a goal of 50K in a month has been an interesting experience. I definitely put this particular project first. I would…
November 1, 2011