Good dialog illuminates character, advances the plot, and holds readers' interest. Dialog and narration will accomplish those missions better through telling, not showing. I read a novel recently that reminded…
Earlier this week I went to lunch with fifteen other writers, thanks to the energy and enthusiasm of Ethel Lee-Miller. It was great fun. Someone brought up the topic of…
As 2014 is preparing to pass from existence, I thought about the various synonyms for deadly and the gradations between them. Are lethal and fatal the same? What about mortal?…
I'm guest posting today at the blog of the gracious, generous and prolific writer, Conda Douglas. Head on over there for my post on Believable Lies and a recipe for…
