I think most of us, writers included, think writers spend time in lovely little nooks cranking out words in sweet solitude, surrounded by books and pens and stacks of paper. Much like this the pictures on this site. (I can … Continue reading →
Last night I watched on TV the movie Midnight in Paris. What a delightful feast for the eyes. And a trip into the past to meet the likes of Ernest Hemmingway and Pablo Picasso. I loved the movie for that … Continue reading →
I read a quote this morning: Just as you have to let a computer cool down occasionally, the same goes for the human machine. Small cool-downs help prevent meltdowns. By Judith Waters. It got me thinking. Ideally I’d like to … Continue reading →
I recently got a story back for revisions. And believe me, the story needed revisions. There were many problems which I hope I’ve fixed but it was complicated. I had to take the story apart and put it back together. … Continue reading →
I write historical novels. I admit I romanticize the past. I ignore the dreadful parts and dwell on the heroic parts. I think I am justified in doing this because no matter what age or stage we are in there … Continue reading →
I have a special blog on harlequin.com. The background of the Three Brides For Three Cowboys series and some touching stories of the Depression. http://harlequinblog.com/2012/03/writing-the-courage-and-guts-of-historical-characters/
Continue reading →I had to go to a nearby city the other day. BY MYSELF. Yes, it’s a rare treat. Shopping is not my thing. Really. But watching people is. Plus this mall has lots of visual stimulation. There is western style … Continue reading →
Writing. It’s finding ideas, discovering character, plotting, grammar, edits and proof reading. All of which are hard. But that’s not the hardest part. For me it is that moment every morning when I have exhausted every delay excuse I know. … Continue reading →
I had trouble sleeping last night. I smelled smoke so I got up to investigate. I found nothing in the house. Saw nothing outside but the smoke was not my imagination so I got my husband up to check further … Continue reading →
This is a picture I took one wintery morning. I like the mood it sets. For me it is gloomy and sad or it could be full of dawning hope. What do you feel when you see it? Could it … Continue reading →