First you write the novel. . .
It’s tempting to believe that a traditional publisher will take care of everything once my novel gets accepted for publication. All I will have to…
writing
Place, in Fiction
Lately my favorite books feature place prominently. I love to feel familiar with an area as much as with the characters that inhabit it. I…
TSKW – Writes of Spring at 750 words a day, because I can’t be trusted
I have wanted to write this post for awhile but couldn’t tell the story about my work just in case any of the judges happened…
Sleuthfest 2012
This is the second year I have attended Sleuthfest and it got off to a slow start for me gaining momentum as the days went…
The Creative Process
I like to make things – lots of things. I like to write, paint, knit, sew, cook, grow plants. Lately, though, even the tomatoes have…
Encounter with Leonel Valle
“That is beautiful. I just think that is so awesome.” Leonel says with great enthusiasm after someone reads from their work at the Big Pine…
Writers groups, self publishing, and a gazillion Kindles in search of content
Finally the new year is here and I reflect on what has happened this past year. Probably the single greatest change is my dedication to…
First public reading/book signing of the Casa Marina Writers Group at the Cork & Stogie
Earlier this evening Leslie & Dave Bevens of the Cork & Stogie hosted the first Crime Night public reading of the Casa Marina Writers Group….
Story Ideas
Maybe the most common question of all – “Where do you get your ideas?” is also the most annoying question – if only because it…
Bouchercon 2011
This was my first year attending Bouchercon and I now understand why it is such an important conference. I have had the best time ever….