*I wanted to added a note here.* This post is not written to criticize anyone who writes or reads this genre. This is simply my own thoughts, convictions, and opinions. You can take them or leave them. I really don’t care. When it comes to Fantasy, there is a wide range of stories. They go […]
The Perfect Description
A few weeks ago I was on vacation at my grandparents. It was a lovely time or relaxing and visiting. One day while I was there, my grandpa walked over to me, set an open book on the end table next to me and said something like, “There’s a great description in there.” I picked […]
Why I Didn’t Write
July and August were not such good writing months for me. I got 8,833 words written in July and a grand total of 6,001 words in August. (And the August words were re-writing/adding to a story.) Why didn’t I write more? Here are 18 excuses reasons I didn’t write much those months. I was trying […]
4 Reasons To Be Historically Accurate
If you are around authors or readers, questions might come up about different books and if they are historically correct or not. I read a book recently written by a popular author, and published by a well known publishing house, but as I read, I felt the gnawing of uncertainty. Would this have really happened? […]
Writing Update
I thought it was time I gave you a writing update. Perhaps you have been keeping track of the progress bars on the home page. If so, you may be wondering if I’m even writing. Well, I am. I just haven’t had time or remembered to go update those. Sorry! But I just did, so […]
Writing by the Seat of my Pants
What? You are one of those authors? You mean you never plan your stories out? How do you do it? You should read this great book on outlining your story. Don’t you have to outline and plan before you write? Yes, I am a “pantser.” I don’t plan my stories or books. I don’t outline […]
Party, Winners and Encouragement
Okay, quiet down. Standing here on the porch of the Literary Lodge, I’m delighted at how many of you showed up each day. And I know each of these authors standing up here with me are excited about and for each of you writers. We will be getting to the prizes, I promise, but first […]
Party, Giveaway, and 1 Writing Tool
You made it back! Are you as excited for today’s posts as I am? The Literary Lodge is fairly buzzing about these great tools of the trade! I wonder how many of them are already being used by some of you writers. If you use one already, leave me a comment and tell me. I’d […]
Party, Giveaway, and 2 Writing Tips
Welcome back to the party! Come on in. The Literary Lodge is a bit crowded, but we can always fit in a few more. Oh, and there’s ice cream in the kitchen. And popsicles. Today we are going to be sharing some writing advice with you. There is so much writing advice. Everyone has something […]
Camp NaNo Report and . . .
It’s been a month since the end of my very first Camp NaNo and the next Camp starts on the first of July. During the time in between, I thought you might enjoy hearing my thoughts about this online, virtual writer’s camp. First off, I won my very first camp! When I first signed up […]