I usually write my fiction in the early evening and when we put the clocks forward one hour it means I’m suddenly writing while it’s still light outside. I’m not sure if I write better or faster when the curtains are pulled and the fire’s burning or when it’s bright and sunny outside. After this…
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The Monday Writing Prompt-Time Travel
My first published novel was a time travel novel. So today’s writing prompt has that theme. Your character has accidently stumbled upon a way to travel backwards (but not yet forward) in time. Where do they go and what happens when they want to get back to the present day? Happy writing.
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Goodbye February
I always say it, but it seems like February flew by. I’m sure it was just yesterday that I turned the calendar over to 2014. Three more weeks until Spring…I only wish the weather knew it. The synopsis workshop finished today. It’s always a fun one to teach. On Monday two more workshops begin. Right…
Monday Writing Prompt-Forgetfulness
One of those days where everything’s happening at once and I almost forget to post something for the Monday Writing Prompt. At least it’s given me a topic. One of your characters has forgotten something. What is it? Maybe it’s trivial or maybe it’s a matter of life or death.
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Book Cover
First news of the week, I got my book cover for Wednesday’s release, Shane It’s been a busy week, workshop, edits, new students, books to review, working on a new story. Sometimes I wonder how many words I read and write in a single week. And speaking of new stories. I was working on the…
Monday Writing Post-Reading the News
If you’re ever stuck for a story idea sometimes all you need to do is read the news. Here’s one from the headlines. An asteroid the size of three football fields is set to brush safely by earth today (Monday). Think about all the stories that could generate and not just sci-fi ones.
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Valentine’s Day
Happy Valentine’s Day everyone. This week I began work on my first shifter story. I just can’t seem to leave cowboy themes alone so the heroine is once again sheriff of the county. It’s great trying new stuff because it takes you out of your comfort zone that so many of us get inside of…
Another Monday Writing Prompt
Thinking about what would make a great writing prompt for this Monday wasn’t hard. The weather continues to be bone chilling cold. I’ve read many books where weather plays a factor and sometimes puts you on the edge of your seat. Can you think of a new story featuring some weather element? It could be…
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Another Series Completed
Another week over and lots more things crossed off my to do list. I finally finished the last story in the Big Sky Cowboys trilogy. The first book should be released sometime this month. I’m really glad that these three books resulted from me taking part in last year’s NaNoWriMo. I think it made the…
Monday Writing Prompts
Here’s a new feature I thought I’d try for this blog. Actually a few of my students gave me the idea when they asked if I’d set them a challenge for their assignments. You know how sometimes you sit down to write and can’t think of anything but then you pick up a magazine or…