What Can Be Learned from Best Picture Nominations
Even though the movie industry is separate from the book industry, I believe they go hand-in-hand when it comes to general creativity and current trends. As such, there can be several things to learn from award season when a year’s worth of films is transformed into a handful of high-quality contenders. This year’s nominees are […]
On the Lighter Side
Have you ever read something so cut and dry that it’s like slogging through a pile of cow pies? Even if you like the story concept? We’ve all been there. It happens. Humor is what makes good stories great and helps give the narrative heart. It creates a sense of voice, for one thing (which […]
Blog of the Year 2012 Award!
I don’t know about you, but 2012 went by too fast and was an amazing year. I met an endless number of wonderful writers and read so many great stories that they wrote. Some even got agents! And I couldn’t be more proud x) This lovely award was bestowed upon me by my dear compadre, […]





