storytelling and all that goes with it
Last spring I was unstoppable. I wrote "Summer's Circle" in a month and was well underway with a second novel when bad news came along and.. stopped me. Since then I've been puttering around. Editing a little. Writing a few lines here and there. I managed to string together my first short story in years.... Continue Reading →
The sad news is in. The great Carrie Fisher has passed away leaving a legacy of four decades of great films and iconic characters. But Fisher was more than just her roles. She was an advocate for addicts and mental health. She was an author. And she was a sharp and witty woman who spoke... Continue Reading →
Today I woke up to a trail of trash running from my kitchen, through the dining room, across the living room, down the steps, through the family room and piled in a disgusting crescent around the unlocked crate of my dog, Verdi, who was peacefully sleeping off her night of binge eating. I latched her... Continue Reading →
It is daunting joining a group of strangers and sharing your work. If you are an introvert writer like I am, it is completely terrifying, and the worst part is that it could end up being all for nothing. Not all crit groups are good crit groups. Not all crit groups are the right fit.... Continue Reading →
My parents are moving out of the home I grew up in. That means that I am acquiring many childhood artifacts that I am not ready to throw away.My dollhouse, my art portfolio from high school have now been crammed into my basement and I get to pick over a stash of excellent books. I... Continue Reading →
Although Derek has written more than 100 books of non-fiction, about art, travel and gardens (two of his favorites are The Magic of Monet's Garden and Van Gogh's Women), he is currently working on a novel in the genre of historical biography, similar to Loving Frank and The Paris Wife. Here is his formula for a... Continue Reading →
Hello All! I hope the holidays aren't driving you crazy and your writing is going well. I am excited to announce that in the upcoming weeks I have several guest bloggers lined up with their unique perspectives on this twisty path we call writing. Members of my super awesome wicked cool writing group will be... Continue Reading →
When you start looking into the writing community, one of the first things you might think is, "Oh cool. Lots of people who get my struggle." The second thing might be "Oh Crap, If there are this many people trying to make it, what are the odds that I will?" It's easy to get overwhelmed... Continue Reading →
Last night my crit group reviewed a chapter I wrote where the MC gave birth and adjusted to new motherhood. I've never ever had more polarized opinions of the accuracy of my work. What was fascinating is that when I went home and read over notes they fell into two distinct groups. Parents and Not... Continue Reading →
LC W. Allingham 