Tag Archives: balance

The Challenge of Balancing a Large Cast

Posted on March 2, 2020 by

The biggest challenge with War of Nytefall is that I’m working with a really large cast of main and constant secondary characters.  Clyde may be the main one, but all of his friends and enemies make appearances in every book.  At least … Continue reading →

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The Teeter Totter of Life

Posted on July 31, 2019 by

I have been trying really hard to develop a life balance.  Many have pointed out that my world has been turned upside down in every aspect.  There are only so many hours in the day too, so priorities have to … Continue reading →

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Keeping Your Emotions in Check When Writing

Posted on June 3, 2019 by

One of the things I had to learn way back in high school when I started writing was how to control my own emotions.  Not block them off completely, but temper them and access the ones I needed for certain … Continue reading →

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Teeter Totter Tumble?

Posted on November 18, 2018 by

Teeter totter Trying not to tumble Holding the plates of life On flimsy sticks That threaten to snap Wind pounding on the stacks And shaking my perch A tight rope gaining ice Suggestions are given To ease my burden Jettisoning … Continue reading →

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The Balanced Hero: Brains + Guts = Survival

Posted on August 11, 2017 by

Betting those who visit my blog a lot saw this one coming because I usually end stuff like this talking about finding balance.  Just like in real life, your characters may naturally gravitate toward a middle ground.  They might be … Continue reading →

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Blog Revisit: Time Is of the Essence

Posted on April 22, 2015 by

Originally posted on July 8, 2014.  Knew I wrote about this once before. One thing we always wish we had is more time.  In the day, in the week, in the year, in life, etc.  This runs amazingly true with … Continue reading →

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Building a Balanced Afterlife

Posted on May 21, 2014 by

There are so many parts to creating a fictional afterlife that works for your world and it’s different for every person.  You really have to work for believability, consistency, and impact if you want to include this.  To be honest, … Continue reading →

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Writing with Children

Posted on May 8, 2013 by

This is a rather common conversation for me: Me:  I didn’t get much writing done yesterday. Other Speaker We’ll Call Bob:  That’s what happens when you have kids. Me:  Why do you think my son is the reason? Bob:  Because … Continue reading →

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Back in the Saddle (Violent Video)

Posted on March 3, 2013 by

I probably picked the video because I saw a trailer for ‘Red 2’ and I loved the first one.  Love the look of the second because it looks like Helen Mirren gets more actions scenes than in the first one.  … Continue reading →

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Attack of the Munchkin

Posted on January 31, 2013 by

This is really just going to be a simple question for any parents of young children who are also writers or simply work from home: How do you get stuff done when your kid is home, shows no signs of … Continue reading →

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