Inspiration, Television, Writing

Laughter and Love in the Writing Room

I’m struggling a bit with the first draft of one of the books I’m writing this year. The story is meant to be lighter in tone than those I've written previously, which means I have to stop myself from delving too deeply into the dark side of my characters. But I entertain myself exploring that… Continue reading Laughter and Love in the Writing Room

Characters, Inspiration, Narrative, Television, Writing

My love affair with AMC … mostly!

Once upon a time—or maybe more—I’ve blogged about the TV programs I watch, and I questioned why they’re all dramas. Sometimes late at night I watch old sitcoms, some from the 70s, but none current. I don't know why. Anyway, today I’m sharing thoughts on a few of my current favorite dramas—and four of the… Continue reading My love affair with AMC … mostly!

Inspiration, Motivation, Writing

Oh, for the love of writing!

In a bit I’m going to share with you a post I wrote almost two years ago. I titled it “Write what you LOVE!” I wrote that post two months after The Brevity of Roses came out. I mentioned I’d starting writing a new novel, which became An Illusion of Trust. It’s now just about… Continue reading Oh, for the love of writing!

Family, Fiction, Inspiration, Music, Writing

Oh, the places I go when I’m not writing

I had a blast this past Saturday night and you’ll never guess where. Neither you nor I could have expected me to say I went to an AC/DC tribute band concert, but that's exactly what I did. I didn’t go as a closet AC/DC fan. I didn’t just happen to drop in. I didn’t do… Continue reading Oh, the places I go when I’m not writing