Tag Archives: writing

Sticky Post: Twubs Chat on Saturday March 21st 8-11 PM EST

The Title Says It All! Join me at any point during the 8-11 PM EST period and have some fun.  Chat about writing, ask me about the books, ask my characters any questions, and just have some fun on Twitter. … Continue reading →

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Weather and Writing

I’m writing this post in late February, so there is snow everywhere.  Colds are a scourge and I sometimes see my breath . . . while in the house.  It’s freaking cold and I’m sure we’ve all heard/seen the rants.  … Continue reading →

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Snow is Melting and The Rain Is Coming

I’m going to see if making this post later in the day helps with traffic.  If it doesn’t then I’m switching it back to Sunday.  Seems while people are busy posting on Saturday, there isn’t much action.  Understandable since this … Continue reading →

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Ye Olde Balancing Act

So what seems to be the trouble?  Your hero went too dark and lost the shoulder angel?  It happens when you’re too rough with them.  Guessing you pushed a little too hard and the poor thing couldn’t move on.  Did … Continue reading →

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The Outline: A Plotter’s Plan

I talk about having outlines and making plans before I write.  These act like a ‘baby draft’ and make the creation of a first draft smoother.  At least to me.  It’s this part of my writing system that makes me … Continue reading →

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Full Tilt

Go fast Never slow down Sleep when you are dead Rest is for the weak Adages we take too far As we toil away our years Mental health days mocked Are you a wimp Or are you merely lazy? Never … Continue reading →

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Crossword Puzzles: Helping an Author’s Word Thingy . . . Vocabulary

My family is big on crossword puzzles.   There’s a table full of them in the bathroom, a pile of them on the dining room table, and a travel book in at least one of the suitcases.  Now I wasn’t into … Continue reading →

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Daylight Savings Time Weekend: Arizona, You Lucky Bastards

First a big thanks for Sally Ember, L. Marie, and M.T. McGuire for hosting me on Wednesday.  The one for Sally was a joint post with Nicholas Rossis too, so click on these links for a look.  Those were a … Continue reading →

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How Many Lost Words?

How many tales have been lost? To history’s brutal ways Burned for blasphemy Torn apart by fear Never to return to the page Knowledge buried So deep it suffocates to death Stories shredded Cast to the winds and tides All … Continue reading →

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Author Rumors, Stigmas, and Stereotypes

As I lay here resting and nursing whatever this malady is, I have been answering comments and thinking.  One thing my mind wandered off to was the various stereotypes about authors.  We drink, we’re eccentric, we’re sensitive, we’re aloof, etc.  … Continue reading →

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