Category: Writer

  • IWSG July

    I’d almost forgotten this month’s post. I’m hoping September will bring some order to the chaos. *Snicker, snort.*   What is one valuable lesson you’ve learned since you started writing? Uhhh…. The difference between “affect” and “effect”? On a more serious note, it’s hard for me to pick just one.…

  • IWSG June

    Did you ever say “I quit”? If so, what happened to make you come back to writing? I don’t think I ever said “I quit.” I think I’ve said far more destructive things like “when I have more time.” We all know how that goes. Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow…

  • IWSG Post

    What is the werdest or coolest thing you’ve ever had to research for your writing? Hmmmm…. Well, I already know that I’m on a Watch List somewhere because of these: By the way, The How Dun It Book of Poisons is EXCELLENT. Definitely worth the investment to have this one…

  • Inserting Real Details

    A lot of authors do it. Some are sneaky about it because they don’t want to be sued by a conglomerate like, say, those who might be thought of as wearing mouse ears, or perhaps others who are associated with the golden arches.  Many companies are very touchy about how…