Category Archives: Writing
Then and Now
My kids have been asking me to read them my novel, now that it’s finished. Because I wanted to read through it again myself, and didn’t want to figure out how to have two bookmarks in my editor, I put … Continue reading
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How not to kill artists
The author of Eat, Pray, Love speaks at TED about creativity and the tortured artist. Contrary to everything I’ve heard before, she advocates a return to the ancient concept that creativity and genius are unexpected gifts from deity, and that … Continue reading
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Dead in the water?
I suppose it’s time I tattle on myself in the hope that I’ll shape up and get back to work. I’m sure you’ve all been wondering how the novel is coming. Okay, humor me and pretend that’s what you’ve been … Continue reading
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Book Review: Janitors – Secrets of New Forest Academy, by Tyler Whitesides
I’ve probably posted more about Tyler Whitesides and his books than any other writer, partly because he’s one I’ve actually met, had extended conversations with, and is a genuinely nice guy. But his books are good, too. He’s just released … Continue reading
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Alpha-reading
Last weekend I completed an interesting experience. I was an alpha-reader for Mary Robinette Kowal, author of Shades of Milk and Honey, and Glamour in Glass, two books in a historical fantasy series set in Jane Austen-esque England, except with … Continue reading
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It’s everywhere…
I once worked a job during college where the assistant manager would give me a verbal list of things to do at the beginning of my shift. I would go and do those things and then go back to him … Continue reading
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Book Review: Beyonders – A World Without Heroes, by Brandon Mull
This is the book that almost didn’t get read. I started reading it to my kids this spring and only got about a third of the way in before sports season got in the way. Then summer was just too … Continue reading
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Book Review: The Sword of Shannara, by Terry Brooks
I have mentioned before that this book was a turning point for me. When I came across my old copy on my bookshelf while looking for a paperback to take on a family camping trip I decided it was time … Continue reading
Vignette: Warning signs
Here’s another vignette, a fiction piece–little more than a writing exercise–without any real beginning or end. Just a little something out of my head and offered up raw, without any editing. Elaine was late for work again. Traffic was … Continue reading
Vignette: Olympic Spirit
Here’s another vignette, a fiction piece–little more than a writing exercise–without any real beginning or end. Just a little something out of my head and offered up raw, without any editing. Most people never see the Olympics from my … Continue reading