You know that whole theory that a writer writes for themselves? Well sure, there’s truth to that, but let’s face it: at the end of the day it’s good to know that people like what you write. Because whether you write for yourself or not, at the end of the day if you want to … More I’m all over the place!
“I’ve done as you asked,” he growled and cast an impudent glare towards the old woman. “I’ve done your dirty work, practically sold my soul for you! Now give me what I’m owed.” She listened to his demands with a wry, knowing smile. “Aye, you did much for me…or was it for yourself, for a … More Payment
No Boundaries Press Amazon Barnes and Noble Bookstrand In keeping with the Mooner theme this week, I wanted to share some of my vocabulary that I used for the story. Part of what I love about the logging era of history is the language. It’s so rough and crass and gloriously beautiful. There’s a real … More The language of lumber
Now I know I’ve made a big deal about my love for fantasy and horror. Truly, these are the genres I’m most comfortable writing and they’re also the ones that sucked my poor heart and soul in from an early age in some form or another. Yet these are far from the only things that … More Sheila Roberts: Women’s Literature Done Right
I’ve been trying to get back on a schedule and get back on top of things this week. I’m learning that there’s always something new to learn about writing, promoting, and all that comes with it. And while I’m enjoying the hell out of myself, there’s also a definite part of me that’s scared to … More A Metaphor with Impact
Like many young men at the end of the 1800s Bill has signed on to work in a logging camp to earn a fast paycheck to start his life. Unfortunately his role model is Big John, the camp’s golden boy known for blowing his pay as fast as he makes it. On a cold Saturday … More Coming This Month…
I’m working on a lot of different things lately and trying to settle down to take each thing at a time. It’s back to being gang-mugged by ideas every time I turn around and I find my order of importance keeps shifting every time someone sends me new submission guidelines that I absolutely want to … More Gettin’ my ideas in order
I’m really not complaining. I’m very, very blessed to have an active imagination that’s also incredibly fruitful. But do all my ideas have to attack me at once? Can I not take a drive, a shower, a nap without one more popping up? If I have to use one more tube of lipstick to write … More When Ideas Attack!
So just when I think there can’t possibly be more, I got a notification this week that a poem of mine will be in the back-to-school issue (probably Aug/Sept) of the e-zine Stories for Children Magazine! I’m so excited for a variety of reasons. Obviously, another acceptance makes me happy, but it’s more than that. … More Substantial Children’s Lit or Why I Refuse to Stop Reading Kids Books
So I opened up my email, expecting the usual amount of ads, necessary requests for stuff, the usual…and I found that I’ve had another story accepted to be released as an e-book next year! I am doing a dance, let me tell you! It will be called ‘The Other Man’ and it’s a quirky, unusual … More An Unexpected Alliance
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