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By the time you read this, we will already be in May! We’ve had some lovely weather lately, so I’ve spent a lot more time out in the garden, sitting on my deck. And long may it continue! I’ve actually done some writing this month, and can feel the progress building momentum!

I’VE STARTED WRITING! Not a lot, only a handful of short paragraphs on a short story. BUT it’s a start. From small acorns and all that jazz. It’s the first story in the collection I’ve mentioned previously. I’m no...

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Do any of your settings become characters in your stories?

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Welcome back to another Open Book Blog Hop!

How many of you use Draft2Digital? How will the new pricing structure affect you?

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Welcome back to another Open Book Blog Hop!

From your story’s point of view, how does it feel when you, the author, write “The End?”

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How many of your own graphics do you do? Does anyone help you with them?

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Welcome back to another Open Book Blog Hop!

Do you include your character’s family in your stories?

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2026 is flying by, with March rapidly coming to a close and spring proper not far off. We’ve definitely seen more sunshine and blue skies, the mornings are later and the evenings are drawing in later, so it’s nice to see the better weather on its way.

I’ve still not committed anything meaningful in the way of words to paper this month, but there have been some slight changes in the writing space. I’ve been loosely planning a collection of short stories. There are a few viable options ...

Welcome back to another Open Book Blog Hop!

Are you a breakfast eater? What is your favorite breakfast food?

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Welcome back to another Open Book Blog Hop!

When you are writing scenes with more than two characters, how do you help the readers keep track of who is speaking?

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Welcome back to another Open Book Blog Hop!

How much of yourself do you share with your readers? How much do you hide?

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