I hope you will be able to enjoy my latest podcast interview with Randy Lacy at Between The Lines. Here: I had a fun time talking story inspiration, books, hobbies, reincarnation and writing. As always I am open to questions, just drop me a line. Once again thanks to...
As writers and authors, learning new skills, keeping ahead of genre evolution, trope changes and writing methods is vital for our continued improvement as a wordsmith. With the industry changing so quickly, we need to be ahead of the game. The best ways to do this...
Today I am sharing the first paragraph of a 'on the back burner' work in progress. It is the result of a National Novel Writing Month challenge, a couple of years ago. I am unsure if it will ever become a fully fledged novel, time will tell. I would welcome any...
It is that time of year again, I have been working with the Board members of my writing group to finalize details for our annual writing conference. As I am hosting an online session about blogging, I revised my presentation notes in readiness. The countdown is on! I...
At the beginning of every year, we decide on what goals we want to achieve. Sometimes we are successful, sometimes not, but it is the thrill of a new year that engages us in this ritual. I make a goal board to help my focus and motivation. It is not just for my...
As writers we are always honing our skill and learning new styles and types of writing aid our creativity. I attended two workshops on 29th February, both gave me the opportunity to improve my writing. As an author, we welcome constructive critique of our work, it is...
As many of you know, I commit to a blog schedule at the end of each year for the coming year. My blog has in the past morphed into a writer's blog as opposed to a reader's blog and so I want 2020 to be different by still continuing to support my writing community as...
This year I celebrate a decade of writing. It was not something my creative brain discovered until I came to Canada. Throughout my younger life art was my main creative outlet, whether it was painting, collage, pottery, sculpture, textiles, knitting, sewing, and many...
Where do you get your ideas from? It may seem like an easy to answer question but for most writer's it is a multi faceted one. I have answered with: Word or picture prompts Dreams Overheard snippets of conversation People watching An idea popped into my head randomly...