Writing a fantasy sci-fi series, one can imagine the number of names, places, and terms for things in other languages—foods, animals, types of cloth—to keep track of.…… Read more “Keeping Track”
Category: books
New Way to Find A Good Read
Recently I was asked by shepherd.com staff to create an author page for their new-ish site that guides readers. They ask an author to describe five books…… Read more “New Way to Find A Good Read”
Waiting
When I contemplate my next blog post, I search for what’s burning inside me. Or else go looking for a topic that intrigues me, a question I…… Read more “Waiting”
Ongoing Recording Saga
The experience of recording a chapter every week keeps bringing new insights and learning. I’ve now heard my first chapter aired (sorry about the bit of background…… Read more “Ongoing Recording Saga”
I did it!
Click on this image after Sept. 4 to hear my reading of Braided Dimensions, Ch. 1 I finally recorded my first chapter! I woke up thinking I’d…… Read more “I did it!”
Recording Audio Books
I’m a fairly brave person. But now that I’ve committed to recording my books for radio, I find myself shying away. I perform on stage with a…… Read more “Recording Audio Books”
Handwritten vs. typed
Among my friends, we talk a lot about the topic of handwriting vs. typing on computer in regard to recording dreams: the quality of recounting them by…… Read more “Handwritten vs. typed”
What comes first, plot or characters?
The author of Story Genius would vehemently say the main character (MC) comes first—not just the MC but the MC’s history. According to the author, Lisa Cron,…… Read more “What comes first, plot or characters?”
Lost Xentu
One runs into unpredictable conundrums diving into writing, no matter what, but especially when taking on multiple projects. I agreed to be part of an author anthology.…… Read more “Lost Xentu”
Do you hide any secrets in your books that only a few people will find?
In my first published book, the opening scenes are about a place where I actually worked at the time. I changed the name of the company and…… Read more “Do you hide any secrets in your books that only a few people will find?”
Marie Judson 