Yeah, I like zombie books. Who doesn’t? Well, I used to be one of the zombie book haters. Or, rather, I just didn’t ‘get’ it. I stumbled through life, undereducated about the undead. Then, a co-worker gave me a stack of zombie books and told me to read them. So, I did. As a fan … Continue reading Shamblers, Amblers, and Severed Heads: Zombies in Literature
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It Used To Be Easy
It used to be easy, but now it isn't. Writing, that is. When I started writing the first draft of The Claiming Words, I punched out words on the computer, not caring about the rules of writing or anything else. I wrote what I wanted. I lived through the characters, let them consume me, and … Continue reading It Used To Be Easy
Black or White
Multiculturalism and YA fantasy. You don't find these two phrases lumped together very often. Does that surprise you? Or, have you ever really given it much thought? Think about the popular Young Adult Fantasy books out there. Harry Potter, Twilight, A Series of Unfortunate Events, Eragon...these are books that stir the reader's imagination, books that … Continue reading Black or White
Something Is Missing…
When I first wrote The Claiming Words, I was clueless. Maybe I still am, but that’s a different issue. I liked the story and loved my characters, but something was missing. I couldn’t put my finger on it, but whatever it was woke me up at night. It nagged at the edge of my consciousness, … Continue reading Something Is Missing…
Crazy Writing Beliefs
When I first began my writing journey less than two years ago, I harbored a few crazy, off-center beliefs that have since been dispelled. Let’s just say my eyes have been opened and my illusions shattered. Please don’t judge me when you read my list of crazy writing beliefs. I was young then—only thirty-eight. It … Continue reading Crazy Writing Beliefs
All I Have to Say 