A Writing Distraction
If I didn’t know better, I’d say there was a good chance this would be my Crime Fiction Collective partner, […]
A lot of you know that my most recent manuscript involves what I call “Hero Dogs”. To me, Hero Dogs […]
Not For Publication—Until Now
One question I get asked a lot is how and when I decided I wanted to write. As a student […]
When The End Isn’t
I wrote my ending the other day. Relief flooded me. I had struggled and fought and avoided and did all […]
Naming Characters
This morning I was brainstorming the name of the sheriff in my current manuscript. I’d called him “the sheriff” too […]
Oh, my. Oh, my.
This is a post that originally appeared on Theresa Rizzo’s website. I liked it so much, I asked her if […]
The Artist’s Way
You know I’m appreciating this book more and more. If you don’t have The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron sitting […]
Morning Rituals
At the moment—this moment—I love my morning time. Well, mostly. Except when it’s hard. For the last couple of weeks, […]
A Crime Fiction Writer Who Keeps Getting Better
I’ve always figured that even a favorite author can’t hit a home run every time they’re at bat. I forgive […]
My Date With ???
So, did that get your attention? You know I’m totally and completely in love with my husband. You’re wondering . […]