An author of historical fiction must perform research to understand the time period. I love to research and often must time-box my efforts, lest I get lost in the research and never write anything! One thing I consult, and enjoy, is a […]

I have been researching the 1850s for new stories. I wanted a character who was an unmarried woman, interested in the early women’s right movement, living in Boston and independently wealthy. In our current time period, such a character is very plausible […]

Last week I drove to St. Louis to attend the American Christian Fiction Writers conference. I had a great time talking to other authors and attending workshops by agents and authors on craft and the business of writing. I was a semi-finalist […]

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My winter newsletter featuring a science fiction short story releases today. Comment below on your thoughts! I’ve mulled a story idea involving the discovery of extra-terrestrial life for some time. So many possibilities exist. Advanced, intelligent aliens are the usual theme. But […]

I feel like an old, WWII submarine popping to the surface to get fresh air. I’ve been head down working on my next book for several weeks. After twenty chapters, I’m taking a break to post. I’ve had other post ideas, newsletter […]

I’d love your comments on the flash fiction in the latest newsletter. Running Through the Field was inspired by an article in Writer’s Digest about writing horror as a short story. Since I’m drafting a novel set in ancient Israel, the horror […]

Last Saturday I attended my second family reunion of the summer. Another is scheduled later this month. I enjoy connecting with people at reunions. When we have a larger attendance, I must work hard to speak to everyone. Sometimes I can’t get […]