Stay Focused

by | Jan 28, 2015 | Writer's Life, Writing Process

As more people share their thoughts on SHATTERED: Logan Book 1, some express interest in seeing one of the minor characters becoming major ones. Others want Logan to solve a mystery in their neck of the woods or favorite city. Fun to let my mind wander down these...

Writing Schedules

by | Jan 20, 2015 | Writer's Life, Writing Process

I work better under some self-imposed pressure, so usually have a writing schedule to keep me on track. I was stuck on some research for a while, and the school year started up again, so had to put Logan 2 on the back burner for a couple of months. Once I got the...

Into the Woods

by | Dec 28, 2014 | Writer's Life

IF SHARON STONE doesn’t show up to be your Muse and spirit you off the aquarium for inspiration, try INTO THE WOODS. Saw it with my husband last night and it definitely jolted me out of my holiday Cruise Control mode.  I didn’t know it was a musical....

Christmas Dinner

by | Dec 23, 2014 | Writer's Life

I NEED TWO OVENS! This annual complaint has echoed through my kitchen the last 6 years, since my immediate family tripled in size. John came with 4 children, boyfriends and girlfriends turned into spouses, and one has produced a grandchild to add to our happy jumble....

Movies to Inspire Your Writing

by | Dec 11, 2014 | Writer's Life

I need a jump start sometimes. Wild Mind will do it, but during the holidays, when screens large and small seem to be filled with too many chase scenes, exploding cars, and thin characters, I search for a good movie. Always on the lookout for one with multi-layered...

The Writer & Family Holidays

by | Nov 26, 2014 | Writer's Life

When I see 5 open days on my calendar – white space is lovely – I feel an immediate urge to drive to a remote cabin or beachfront cottage, armed with nothing but my laptop, an excellent pinot grigio, good cheese and apples. It’s LOGAN TIME! But…I...