I’ve always loved dressing up in costumes. Most likely because, as with writing, it’s a way to become someone else for a short while. A way to “live” something you normally wouldn’t. With this fascination, it is a little sad to … Continued
My First Book Signing I was invited to hold a book signing at Vectors Espresso a little while ago. I was happy for the opportunity! We scheduled a date and I began to prepare. I surfed around the web … Continued
How to Create Interesting Characters 1.) Give them a goal. Every Character has wants or needs; this is where you find their drive. A passionate character is almost always more interesting than a passive one. 2.) Focus on their … Continued
The 4 Cornerstones Of A Novel When I began writing I could not pinpoint and name the inner workings of a novel. I started to study story building, and I saw that there are 4 main elements used in nearly every novel. They are the cornerstones … Continued
Dear Mum—A Mother’s Day Letter Dear Mum, Mother’s Day is a day to honor you. To say how grateful I am for everything you have done for me. So here is a letter from me to you. First, thank you for giving birth … Continued
Oregon Native Quin looked up from his sketch pad, startled to see someone coming up this stretch of the coast line. It was a girl. She hadn’t noticed him yet. That wasn’t surprising—He was sitting near the top of a steep embankment. Beach grass … Continued
10 Simple Writing Tips Tip #1: When you wake up every morning decide what time that day you can set aside to write, and stick to it. This will go a long way toward getting that manuscript done. Click to Tweet … Continued
To Ashes We Run Map Sketch I like to sketch out a rough draft map to have on hand while writing a story. This is the one I whipped out for To Ashes We Run. It is bound to … Continued
20th Birthday Surprise My 20th birthday was a week ago. I had decided I wanted to go to the beach to celebrate. I didn’t want a big party this year and wanted to keep it low key. And I … Continued
