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What’s in a Name? Shakespeare was Wrong
My favorite Shakespeare quote is: “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet.” Romeo and Juliet (II, ii, 1-2) However, I respectfully disagree with the Bard....
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Politics and Religion in Novels
I hope you enjoy reading the excerpt I pressed from Rebecca Solnit’s Blog. It deals with writers tackling political issues. I agree with her that this is important. Everyone has a voice. Every piece of...
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Even Antagonists Have an Ounce of Good
Meet Henry an antagonist in my YA novel Shades of White. He drinks a lot, smokes cigars, has a gambling addiction, is verbally and physically abusive and has another vice at the Pink Palace. He is an...
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One Shot at a Character’s First Impression
We’ve all heard that first impressions are important. At an interview you better look your best and act professional. If you don’t do it right there is no second chance. When characters are introduced...
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Character Consistency
I’m pleased to have my first guest blogger. Please welcome my long time friend and writing buddy Angie Pike. Angie has a lot to say on character consistency. It is something that she looks for when...
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Writing Backstory is an Art
Backstory is a word I hate. Well, not the word itself, just what is is. Often I don’t write the backstory of my characters into the story until after I complete the first draft. This means that I am...
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Will the Magic Return?
I’m thinking about searching for a magic hat. I don’t think there is a magic shop in Wenatchee where I can buy one. Perhaps I can steal one off Frosty’s head. Then, of course, I need a white rabbit....
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