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Research Is Your Friend
Even if your story is completely made up, from the world it takes place in, to the types of characters and beings, fiction writers have to do research. They have to know that certain things- like the laws of physics and how they apply throughout the universe. Having a work of fiction based on real…
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Is That Really Necessary?
Now that we’re finished with all the “Happy New Year!” sentiments, it’s time to get back to work. It’s time to clean out the basement, the closets, my desk, and some writing projects. Decluttering is cathartic, it brings an ‘ahhh’ moment. But I’m not the only one who needs to throw out the unused, worn out,…
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The 5 Things That Currently Annoy Me
I’m busy subbing my manuscripts, The Excalibur Vow, The Frankenstein Vendetta, and Ripples on Water, so I’m not doing a lengthy post. I think it’s safe to say there won’t be any substantive posts in December because of the holidays; I want to spend time with my family. But… I don’t want you to forget…
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Man…or Monster?
The Frankenstein Vendetta Image by Etienne Marais from Pixabay “After Victor died, there was nothing left for me. I had no reason to exist other than to spite his memory – and curse the name of Frankenstein. But deep inside all of us, every living thing, is the drive to survive, and even thrive. In…
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When the Muse Speaks…
You listen! Image by katyveldhorst from Pixabay Sitting in airports is not only tedious, frustrating, and a waste of precious life minutes, but it can be terribly BORING. I was traveling to Ecuador for my son’s wedding, which required 3 separate flights. I brought a thick book. But being an avid and fast reader, I went through the…