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Today was Day One of Area 51. Quilters on Grand version, that is. We embarked on a new mission, one never before attempted. Three days. Thirty women. Various specialized equipment.  The goal? To complete as many UFOs as possible in a three day period. Unfinished Objects. Tops never completed. Binding added. Borders sewn on. Table...

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Once upon a time, this blog was where I came to write about books—about the process of writing them, the joy of reading them, and the lessons I found between the lines. It was a space filled with characters, plot twists, and moments of inspiration. But like any good story, my own creative path took...

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SEVERAL PLOTTING METHODS are based on a structure that takes one concept and builds on it, expanding and splitting until a workable outline is achieved. Continue reading →

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Character flaws or emotional baggage give the reader something to relate to, and character arc, or growth, gives the reader something to feel good about. Continue reading →

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It’s #ThrowbackThursday. Today’s repost originates in March, 2019 and is centered on why you should write a series. An appropriate topic as I begin to write book six of the Rory Harper paranormal mystery series, and as book five, NonScents, is now on pre-order. Why you should write a series Do you write a series?...

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I'm proud to reveal the cover to my latest Rory Harper mystery, NonScents. The book will be available 4-13-21, Free on Kindle Unlimited. Continue reading →

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Lately, I've been playing a little game called RTS.  It stands for Raise The Stakes, and it's made a big difference in the tension of my novel. Continue reading →

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Speaking from experience, with over two dozen books written, each book is different. It stands to reason, outlining each book is different as well. Continue reading →

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Today's cool links 3-13-21 edition take us to a carnival and a bowling alley. Not bowling at a carnival, though I'm sure some town has Thanksgiving frozen turkey bowling.  Continue reading →

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