First Drafts and Other Torture Devices
(As first shared via Writer Unboxed) The blank page of a new chapter stared at me like a grizzled gunslinger […]
Books
Why I Have to Map Out My books
Last month, I jumped into writing the first draft of my WIP (work-in-progress) with little planning. I figured that after
The Serendipitous Origins of The Secrets of Good People
Peggy Shainberg, co-author of The Secrets of Good People The circumstances of how The Secrets of Good People came to
Book Club Questions – An Echo in Time
1. At the end of the first chapter—after Patrick breaks up with Charli—what friendly advice would you offer?2. Do you think
Books I Love
As I abandon my physical library for a more minimalist approach to life, I’ve missed seeing my favorite books on
My Inspiration for The Stars Don’t Lie
This novel is deeply personal. Can I tell you why? About ten years ago, I had the great pleasure of
Book Recommendations: If you like Boo Walker…
If you like Boo Walker books, what else should you read? I reached out to the readers of my newsletter
Book Club Questions – A Spanish Sunrise
A Spanish Sunrise Book Club Questions (A tasting menu could include olives, good olive oil (oliveoillovers.com), Marconi almonds, Spanish wines,
Book Club Questions – The Singing Trees
Read Boo’s blog post (click here) on how he came to tell the story of The Singing Trees and discuss.