READERS OFTEN ASK how I come up with my characters. Are these people you know and just changed their names? Is the main character really you? Writers want to know if there is any trick to creating memorable characters, particularly the main protagonist in a series....
I remember ditching class in the 4th grade in order to hang out at the library. Yes, I am that much of a nerd. I had to grab something quick before the librarian caught on, so pulled off the first one at eye level. Lucky for me it was The Lion, the Witch, and the...
So excited! Just mapped out the story lines for Logan’s 3rd adventure and have started the research- it involves sea otters, seduction, and salty dogs! Target release date: February 2017! Logan 2 will be released February 2016 – we’re opening up...
If you haven’t discovered Writers Digest, check it out. A tried and true resource for writers of every genre. Covering everything from the creative to the business end of writing, this site lives on every writers bookmarks bar. And it doesn’t matter if...
Last night, I enjoyed another great Girls Night with a group of remarkable women I’m lucky enough to call my friends. I was invited to the group as a newbie some twenty-odd years ago, and hope to still be gathering with these amazing people twenty years from...
A self-admitted book addict, Valerie was the kid with the flashlight under her pillow. A life of travel with exposure to many different cultures led to a pervasive interest in people, with degrees & teaching credentials in Cultural Anthropology & English.
A self-admitted book addict, Valerie was the kid with the flashlight under her pillow. A life of travel with exposure to many different cultures led to a pervasive interest in people, with degrees & teaching credentials in Cultural Anthropology & English.