I was up this morning at dawn to run. To some people, that might sound normal. But I’ve never been… Read more Training for a race is a lot like writing a book
Category: Writing Advice
Why I’m skipping #Nanowrimo… Again.
Every November on social media, it feels like everyone is writing a novel. Or talking about writing a novel. Or… Read more Why I’m skipping #Nanowrimo… Again.
Just say “no” to multi-tasking
Last week I saw a musician playing the violin while hula hooping on a downtown corner. I didn’t think, “oh,… Read more Just say “no” to multi-tasking
Advanced Mystery Writing Class at WriterHouse
Ready to go deeper with your mystery novel? Sign up for my Advanced Mystery Writing Class at Writer House (starting March… Read more Advanced Mystery Writing Class at WriterHouse
Join me for a Mystery Writing Workshop in Kathmandu
Ever felt that your writing needed a changed of scene, as well as a critique by experienced mystery writers? September… Read more Join me for a Mystery Writing Workshop in Kathmandu
Boaty McBoatface or Good Character Names
Way back in March of 2016, scientists in the UK made the mistake of asking citizens to name their new… Read more Boaty McBoatface or Good Character Names
The last leaf holds on
Late in the fall I came across this tree with just one lone red leaf still holding onto a branch,… Read more The last leaf holds on
Holidays: Relax or work?
Every year I look ahead to several weeks off around the holidays. That is, if you could call baking a… Read more Holidays: Relax or work?
Stressed out but still writing
Ever had one of those days? You can’t pass by a counter or coffee table without hurting yourself on it.… Read more Stressed out but still writing
The Fallow Months
After deciding to become a writer in my thirties, there has never been a time when I have decided to… Read more The Fallow Months
