How to Write a Novel – Video 3 Developing Characters
How to Write a Novel – Video 3 Developing Characters Hello and welcome to my Blog! Today is Part Three of my 6-part series on “How to Write a Novel” where I’ll cover the 5 phases to developing characters that pull readers in and keep them turning the page. I’ll...How to Write a Novel-video 2
Hi. Today’s blog is about creating an outline, which is real important because it will help you keep your book in balance, give it structure, and provide boundaries for the plot, subplots and character arcs. Before we dig into the outline…. I often reference my...How to Write a Novel-Video 1, 5-12-21
Thank you for stopping by today. My post is about where to get story ideas, from my six part series on how to write a novel. I will be posting weekly as I get ready to publish the series on YouTube complete with workbook to follow along. The first place to get story...Announcement (4/21): New Book Release “Back Running”
I just released my newest book..”Back Running,” A three part series of an All American family’s role in the battle for power. It is in the Young Adult Fiction genre. One of my reviewers referred to it as an “intriguing, espionage-filled, dystopian thriller.” I’m...Two Organizations Every New Author Should Join
Of course I’m a good writer….why would I invest three years of my life trying to get my work recognized,…spend several thousand dollars on “training”……and sell eleven books? Well, I’ll tell you why; I was a novice to this industry and didn’t know the difference...Change your mind-set..Then, change your diet
I got over food addiction by building a mental wall around me that kept out all things negative; other people’s problems…that I couldn’t do anything about, news items that were crap, side trips that could take me away from my goals, people’s opinions of me — good or...Our Pharmaceutical Culture
……..Typical TV Trusted Ad …………….Irregular Heartbeat? No Problem! XYZ Drug…..the greatest product known to man….except for possible severe depression, can cause high blood pressure, even death. Ask your Doctor if it’s right for you. …………..If you have Hepatitus C or D...Ok Cafe…Epilogue
For those of you that have read “The Life and Times of the OK Cafe”, here is a treat; As you will recall, Merv, the owner of the establishment was a very congenial bar owner and understood the age group of his patrons…joking with us, being one of the guys and actually...Feliz Navidad 2017
For those of you who have read the story of The Fernandez Brothers*, this is a continuum of their twenty year journey to the United States from Venezuela. As you recall, their accomplishments started small and gained ground in a timely fashion due to their hard work...
Welcome to my musings! I’m an author who loves to write novels and short stories that you can read on-the-go. When I’m not holed up writing, you can find me in my garden or at my piano.