writing

  • Updates: Writing and Marketing

    It’s going to be an interesting month. On the writing side, this week I’m tackling the climax of Tangled Roots (working title), the sequel to Driftless Spirits. It’s Halloween in Casten’s Horn, bones have been found, Ivy’s visiting Charlotte, and… Continue reading

    Updates: Writing and Marketing
  • Scenes That Didn’t Happen

    I spent yesterday afternoon in a long brainstorming session about the next chapters in Book 2. The book starts really well (in my humble opinion) but I’d begun to feel a little, dare I say it, Driftless. Exactly where and… Continue reading

    Scenes That Didn’t Happen
  • As a Writer, My Browser History Has Become Suspicious

    Or, “I promise, Honey, I’m not planning to kill you.” I’m writing novels now, but in my prior life I was an engineer and a researcher. Getting my facts right is ingrained in my personality. My fictional town was founded… Continue reading

    As a Writer, My Browser History Has Become Suspicious
  • Writing Observations: Quirks and Routines

    So, I’ve written my first novel and I’m pretty proud of it. Book 2 is already started but as I write I’m becoming more and more aware of my little quirks and routines. I’m curious if other writers share these… Continue reading

    Writing Observations: Quirks and Routines
  • Secrets in Casten’s Horn (About the Series)

    With my first book, Driftless Spirits, now in all the usual places (Kindle, Apple, Nook, Smashwords… here’s the full list), I thought I should talk a bit about what’s coming. The series title is Secrets in Casten’s Horn. It’s hard… Continue reading

    Secrets in Casten’s Horn (About the Series)