1. Where did the idea for Catalyst come from? While I have admittedly never READ a mafia romance, I am obsessed with the history and lore behind several of the world's successful crime organizations. Chicago alone has a long history with the mafia but all over...
Destitution - definition: a lack of the means to survive or subsist : utter poverty This is the first image that came to my mind - Oliver Twist begging for more - as I read today's word. Charles Dickens portrayal of poverty in the English 18th century was personified...
Callow - definition: immature : lacking experience or judgment Life is a steep learning curve. From our first steps to reading and writing to more complicated skills. We are constantly learning something. The secret to an active old age is, more than likely,...
Today's word has me uncertain. It is such an emotive word, that to use it in anyway whatsoever, makes me feel uncomfortable. The word? Crucify - definition: 1) put to death by nailing to a cross 2) to treat with gross injustice. I do not subject my readers and...
My previous postings have been from the modern part of my reincarnation novel. I thought it was time to introduce the 1874 period and its characters. Gabriella's father is power hungry and has found a match for his daughter who will ensure his rise into high...
Scuttlebutt - definition : rumour, gossip. As writers and authors we have to be aware of how we present ourselves not only on a face to face basis but also on social media. An extreme political or religious view, either on the vast array of media sites or in person,...
As writers we need to develop a thick skin or allow unkind comments to be 'water' off a duck's back - such is today's word - Caustic - definition: 1) capable of eating away by chemical action : corrosive 2) likely to offend or hurt someone's feelings. Submitting our...
The writing life need not be a solitary one anymore. With today's technology, we have the ability to connect with other writers around the globe. Some may say it is not a 'real' connection but as with any relationship, it's what you put into it that makes the...