For over 20 years, I’ve wanted to write a dystopian novel. An idea has been gradually coming together, but now that I’m ready to write it, our reality is encroaching on the dystopian world I’ve created. Yes, there are much worse things to worry about with this administration than the future of my next novel. […]
In the midst of a rainy week, the sun broke through just long enough for the 2nd Annual Book Fest at Blend Coffee Bar. There were around 25 authors selling a books in a wide range of genres. If you were there, thanks for coming out to support local authors! If you’ve never been to
Do literacy and logic have a chicken-or-egg relationship? Our ability to read and write is formed by a certain degree of logic. Words, sentences, essays, and novels can all be broken down into basic rules and structures. By studying these underlying elements, we improve our reading and writing skills. Do those skills, in turn, improve
When writing, clarity is key. Yet some sentences can lead us down the garden path, so to speak. They seem to promise one idea but end up in another place, leaving us lost and confused. In writing circles, these missteps are known as garden path sentences. Luckily, there are many ways to quickly fix these
During a recent local author event, I enjoyed an author talk where we chatted about our writing styles and answered questions from those who attended. That’s a rare treat for me. While I have spoken at several events and been interviewed individually for podcasts and web shows, I’ve only had a few opportunities to join
