With the upcoming celebration of Webster's Dictionary on the 16th October, with Dictionary Day, I wanted to outline this incredible resource. The importance of a dictionary is never as relevant than to a writer. We have a multitude of words we have gained thorough our...
What drew you to the paranormal genre? I’ve held a fascination for all things paranormal, ever since I was a little girl. So, once I knew I wanted to pursue writing it was a natural fit for me to right...
When I am asked about the stories I write, one question arises quite often. Why do you write in multiple genres instead of just one? To answer this is not as simple as it first appears. It is linked to my process of writing. I allow the story to evolve as I write and...
Today's question: How did you find your particular writing style? A creative writing class, a teacher, a format or something else? Do you write differently for different genres? We all find a process that allows us to convey our story in the best way is good - right?...
Writing: Writing has been spasmodic this past week but I have accomplished several 'to do' items on my list. I have increased the word count on my YA novella, which now has the new title of Creature Hunt on Planet Toaria. The word count stands at 24,491 as of today. I...
Writing: As most of you know I take advantage of any opportunity to write. On Monday, I wrote several chapter summaries and two whole chapters for my ghost writing project. Great you say - however my location was rather usual - in the waiting area of Canadian Tire -...
Writing: My writing has been rather a 'mixed bag' this week - continuing with my YA novella, creating the next issue of the newsletter for the Arts & Culture Council, and work on the ghost writing project, as well as preparation for my speech/presentation on...
Writing: I attended Word on the Street on Saturday in Lethbridge with my publisher, Dream Write Publishing. We arrived rather too early to set up as the organizers were only just putting out the tables and chairs at the time we were informed we could set up. However,...
Writing: As many of you know I love prompts, as they inspire and refresh the Muse. At my last writing meeting our prompt was: you find a box underneath your seat on a train. This was my response. Box of Resource My ankle struck a sharp edge and I let out a cry....