Interview and Giveaway with Jen K Blom, Author of POSSUM SUMMER
Jan O’Hara’s orderly and well-mannered blog becomes a haven for possums, children, and a middle-grade writer. Read More …
Blog Cultures, Lexicons, and What the Heck Should I Call My Readership?
Years ago, my brother gave me the book The Alchemist for Christmas. Some people criticize it as simplistic, but 65 million people appear to have another opinion. Within writing circles, it’s often referenced as a classic example of a quest story. It employs archetypal characters, a clearly Read More …
Are You a Muppet-Hearted Writer?
I was looking for a “meep” reference for someone yesterday and stumbled across the video below. Who knew Sesame Street had the perfect metaphor for writing back in 1969? Do you remember Mahna Mahna and the Snowths? Sometimes you self-censor from fear Read More …
Does Visual Media Kill Print for You?
I’ve read a fair bit of paranormal romance in my time, including those that feature vampire heroes. Some of them I’ve found truly sexy. In a sense, male vampires represent the ultimate bad boys: barely in control, driven by dark impulses, exotic, outsiders from Read More …
Bookshelf Landmines – a Reprisal
An essay on how writing can change one’s relationship with books? Read More …
Liz Michalski’s Prize Allotment! Cover Art! Mommy-Writers!
The winner for Liz Michalski’s giveaway; a friend’s killer cover art, and two humorous resources that talk about parenting and writing. Read More …