Category Archives: About writing
Songs that Tell Stories
I have always been a sucker for a good ballad. From the time I was a little girl, this was my favorite sort of song, and I could listen to a good story song over and over. From Bobby … Continue reading
Writing Tip: Putting the Sizzle in Steamy Scenes [The following post is rated Adult]
Some of you may know that I have a saucy alter-ego who dips her toe into the erotic. She writes the occasional tale, with a penchant for fairy tales. Her name is “Tysche Dwai” named after a Halfling D & … Continue reading
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Tagged erotica, ideas, Tysche Dwai, writing, writing samples
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GUEST POST: Nicole Givens Kurtz — Kill Three Birds
[Today’s post is a guest entry about the worldbuilding in Kill Three Birds by Nicole Givens Kurtz. This is one of the most fascinating worlds I have ever had the pleasure to discover. I look forward to reading future entries … Continue reading
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Tagged guest post, Kill Three Birds, Nicole Givens Kurtz, world-building, Worldbuilding, writing
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Writing Tip: What’s Your Word Count?
Staring at at a blank page can be daunting, but remember…you don’t have to set out to write a novel every time you begin to write. There are almost as many flavors of fiction as there were of original Baskin … Continue reading
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Tagged blogging, books, NaNoWriMo, novel, word counts, writing
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Writing Tips: Creating a Compelling Character
What makes Huck Finn someone that everyone who has ever read The Adventures of Tom Sawyer or The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn remembers forever? Why were so many watchers of Game of Thrones rooting for Tyrion Lannister to make it … Continue reading
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Tagged blogging, building your book, character, world-building, writing
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When You Wish Upon a Jar
“When You Wish Upon a Jar” started life as a fan-fiction story in the 80s. I was a big fan of the short-lived and long lamented paranormal investigation series Shadow Chasers. (In fact, Felix the wizard is based on Edgar … Continue reading
Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered
On a well-deserved night out, Bruce and Roxanne have a close encounter with a tree that leaves them stranded in the middle of nowhere…or, it’s supposed to be–what’s that cottage up ahead? As usual, things take a turn, and Roxanne … Continue reading
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Tagged blogging, Bruce and Roxanne from Start to Finnish, magic, Yard Dog Press
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These Bones Are Made for Walking…
This story originally appeared as a bonus on the website that used to exist for the Home for Wayward Spirits. (And may one day again…I am toying with the idea–because everyone needs four websites to keep track of, right?) Bruce … Continue reading
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Tagged blogging, Bruce and Roxanne from Start to Finnish, Yard Dog Press
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The Luck of the…Italian?
“The Luck of the…Italian” is the first story in Bruce and Roxanne Save the World…Again. And midway through Bruce and Roxanne From Start to Finnish. Bruce is eating breakfast when he notices that the cereal company is having a contest … Continue reading
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Tagged blogging, Bruce and Roxanne from Start to Finnish, Ireland, leprechauns
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