I began writing my first crime thriller, Things Left Behind, in 2011. Being new to writing what did I do? I bought a lot of How to books at the local bookstore. These provided a wealth of information. The problem with taking this as my only course of study is the lack of growth. I’m […]
I’ll be attending the Killer Nashville writers conference this year August 23-26. This will be my second year. Jeffery Deaver will be there this year. I’m looking forward to meeting with agents, publishers, and my fellow writers. If you’re interested in attending, click on the link below. https://killernashville.com/conference/register-for-killer-nashville/ Depending on how quickly my latest crime […]
Triple Cross Killer delivers a triple dose of adrenaline. From the first sentence, this action-packed thriller kept my attention and didn’t stop. The plot of the serial killer is brilliantly done and the detectives on the hunt to find him are unaware the killer is so close to home. It’s not until the final chapters […]
Writers write. It’s what we do. Easier said than done, right? There’s often too many distractions. Social media, family, television, life. These are a few problems we encounter, but one of the biggest is procrastination. When we do find time to write, the only thing we tend to do is everything else. Do some chores, […]
As I sit here working on my current WIP, I get the feeling this is my best work to date. I’m in the final stages of the third draft before sending it off to several beta readers. I’ve found they help keep my story on track, give constructive feedback, and whittle away overused words. I […]
The characters in our stories embody our writing. They are our thoughts and ideas that drift, bodiless and ethereal through space and time until we anchor them with words. They weigh nothing; they have no voice. Once we’ve written the first words our story begins. Our characters begin to take form. Soon others will join […]
As I sit in Starbucks, drinking coffee and working on my current novel, I realize I’ve been truly blessed in my life. I have a loving family, great friends, a supportive writers group, and the ability to write. Writing never came easy to me. In fact, it had been elusive to me. A foreign concept. […]
After three days of drinking I somehow managed to stumble back home, a ranch style house at the end of a cul-de-sac. Fumbling into my pockets I dug out the keys. The full moon cascaded a bright yellow hue onto the porch. It was then I realized the front light wasn’t on. Hmm. I winced. […]
Do you suffer from writer’s block? If so, you’re not alone. Most of us do from time to time. The words won’t come or if they do, they’re all jumbled. The story doesn’t seem to move in any direction. Or worse—you stare at a blank page or screen for hours. Terrible, I know. It’s natural. […]
As I sit in my favorite chair, drinking coffee and working on my current novel, I realize I’ve been truly blessed in 2017. I have a loving family, great friends, a supportive writers group, and the ability to write. Writing never came easy to me. In fact, it had been elusive to me. A foreign […]