I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the role emotion plays in writing, probably because it confuses the hell out … More
Category: Writing and Editing
The Awful Wonderful Process
Can I afford to write books?
Money’s been on my mind lately, brought into focus today because I filed this year’s tax return for my creative … More
Running away from one story and into another
Last year I started writing a book. I did the research, I did the planning, I dreamed up the characters … More
My 2022 roundup: No new books published
It’s that time of year when authors talk about the last 12 months – the challenges and triumphs, the books … More
Drip, drip, drip: How I wore away writer’s block
I’m writing again. Yes, after two years of being unable to put fingers to keyboard without an existential crisis, I’ve … More
Beating writer’s block: The next experiment
It’s no secret I’ve been having trouble writing recently. I’ve been trying various things to beat the block. I’ve tried … More
Making space for a story: A week without social media
I wondered if a break from social media could help me get writing again? Like many authors, I have complicated … More
Writer’s block and the power of the UTY Vow™
Lately I’ve been suffering from awful writer’s block / burnout / slump / custard / whatever you like to call … More
On success and giving up writing
At my writing group the other night, someone asked how I was feeling about the success of Salt Magic Skin … More
Salt Magic Skin Magic is out
Want a story that’ll make you feel better about the world? This post tells a story that’ll give you hope. … More
Eek! My book is out in a week
Eek is such a great word, isn’t it? Eek. Eek. Eek! It practically squeaks off the page in jocular alarm. … More
My own, weird personal gold
I’ve been doing the planning and research for a new book since January – and you know what? It’s been … More