Category: Writing

  • 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…

  • Fictiophilia – an IWSG Post

    Have you ever fallen in love with a fictional character? Sad to say, yes, I have. And to be fair, most people have. There are few people in this world who haven’t fantasized about someone.  Sherlock Holmes, James Bond, Zoe Washburne, Velma Dinkly, Cole Brookstone, Harry Dresden… the list goes…