Happy New Year!
I hope each of you looks forward to a productive and satisfying year. In 2017, I reached several milestones. I now feel settled in Tucson and love my life here.…
Character Names Are Important
What we name a character can change the tone of our fiction, and make the difference between losing a reader or keeping that reader engrossed in our story. Some authors…
Remembrance: How to Write an Obituary
A week ago my husband and I, along with our daughter, flew to Missouri for the celebration of the life of my beautiful, loving mother-in-law, Jeri. Jeri was born in…
Cobbler, Slab, Crisp or Slump?
Some might consider the various terms used to describe fruit desserts as jargon, “insider” language to be avoided. I consider their colorful names words to ponder, and the dishes delicious…
