Sorrow and joy: An author that made me cry
In 2005, I think September, I encountered something that brought me both sorrow and joy. I walked into Barnes and Noble and there was a […]
Fiction
Kids in fiction: Yay or nay?
As a writer, I’ve usually avoided the use of kids in fiction. I don’t write kids well and I tend to get leery of books […]
The soundtrack of writing and what I’ve learned from ELA
My first experience in the importance of the soundtrack of writing occurred in the mid-1990s. I got a job as a copywriter for a man […]
The fun truth, or is it?
The truth. Certainly, it is a hot topic today and I’m going to deviate from my usual writing topics to discuss…the truth. Sort of.
Setting the right mood in a story
For me, setting is important. Ok. Stupid sentence, but true. However, in the best books, especially, to me, mystery novels, the setting becomes a character.
The pulp-filled world of Sword and Sorcery
I was a Lord of the Rings freak and not really into pulp fiction. It was high fantasy or nothing, but one day I noticed […]
A few updates and notes on what’s going on
It’s been a bit so I figured I might want to provide a few updates as to what’s going on, in case my mom is […]
Favored horror novels regardless of the time of year
Earlier, I provided a list of my favorite fantasy novels, and now it is time to share a few of my favorite horror novels.