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The Master of Horror…

…actually has some pretty good general tips as well. (and a good book on the craft of writing)

Faking It

because we all need to fake it sometimes

Ahh Johnny, If Only It Were So Easy

Today’s YES! Quote is for all the folks out there staring at a blank white page….

I’m just going to put it out there–I love aphorisms. Ditty phrases that pump you up, make you smile, peel you off the floor when you’re down. They’re like GIFs with words. So I’ve decided to start listing some of my favourites so that I have some maxims to look back on any time IContinue reading “YES! Quotes”

It’s almost time!

Half time, that is. Hmm, that doesn’t sound quite right. Let’s start again. It’s almost here…the moment so many of you have been waiting for. And by “so many” I mean my Mom. Hi Mom! What I mean to say is…my next book is almost on the shelves. YIPPPEEEE! Please welcome Half A Giraffe? toContinue reading “It’s almost time!”

Guess who’s in the window?

Look what my dad found in the window of the lovely Owl and Turtle Bookshop in Camden, Maine. Can’t wait to be there this summer to visit in person 🙂 @owlandturtle

Mona Lisa’s Forehead

The importance of critique groups

Wishing You and Yours…

… a festive yet relaxing, entertaining yet snuggly, rip-roaring yet storm-free, exotic yet homey, and most of all joyous and positive holiday. Read lots of books, drink copious amounts of tea, raise whirlwinds and enjoy life.

Making Your Story “Less Lame”

George Saunders wrote the following paragraphs in the Guardian and I’m posting it here to remind us all how writing is all about re-writing. And how important it is to edit your own work rather than just assuming that the first draft is the final draft just because it’s written down. And how to addContinue reading “Making Your Story “Less Lame””