November 19th, 2018
Being a Cool Cat While Making Presentations
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Craft
Let’s talk about how to be a cool cat.
Specifically, let’s talk about how to be a cool cat when you’re making a presentation, giving a speech, or reading from your book.
Think: Props.
Yes, props. No, you’re not on the theatre’s stage, but you are on stage.… Read the post
January 19th, 2018
Why Writers Should Head Into the Woods
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Inspiration | Writer's Life
When I was about eight, my parents took my sisters, my brother, and me on a six week camping trip in a tent.
Yes, I said six weeks.
No, my parents had not lost their ever lovin’ minds. My father had a sabbatical, they were sick of the city, and they wanted out.… Read the post
June 23rd, 2017
Writing is Like Golf
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Blogging Guests | Other Obsessions | Writer's Life
I recently started golfing.My husband (nicknamed “Innocent Husband” because the poor man can never be held responsible for what his wife says or writes), made me.
He has been hoping I would golf with him for over two decades.… Read the post
January 6th, 2016
How To Create Compelling Settings
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Blogging Guests | Craft | WriterStrong
Old Homes With Secrets, Car Living, and Scottish Men in Kilts.
How To Create Compelling Settings In Your Books.
I don’t like boring words.
I like scintillating words. Words that are skippy and delicious, or long with multiple syllables that roll like literary candy out of your mouth.… Read the post