Why I Screamed!
Last month I wrote about my new kitties and the mixup at the animal shelter. If you missed it, you might want to read it here. But I also said that this month I would tell you what we had named the kitties. I named one Lovey because he’s my lapcat and my husband named… Read More
DO THE THING – How Motivation Stops You in Your Tracks
My writing journey was thirty-two years in the making. When I was eight years-old, I wrote my very first short story. It was about evil winged knights who plagued a kingdom. I don’t remember the details of the story itself, but I do remember it was the start of something that would last for the… Read More
“It’s Die Hard…with romance…”
I’ll admit it, Die Hard has long been my favorite movie. Some might say this is a strange choice for a romance writer—but then, some might say I’m a strange romance writer generally…yeah, moving on! I’ve loved Die Hard ever since I first saw it in the cinema as a teen. I loved the wise-cracking… Read More
Top 5 Must-Have Writing Items
Thank you so much for having me on Writerspace! Today I’m sharing a glimpse of some of routines and items I need when I start my writing day! Top 5 Must-Have Writing Items: Coffee! I don’t think I’ve ever started a writing session without a cup of coffee. It has to be fresh, hot, and… Read More
Top Five Ways to Stay Focused on Writing
#1. Make sure to create a space where you can focus completely on writing. Sometimes, this means laying on top of a pile of unfolded laundry while your child insists you are a giant creature that his lego spaceship HAS to land on and vanquish. Think deeply about your plot and your characters while not… Read More