I think this question must be aimed at a writer who writes stand-alones. As a reader, I’ve loved many stand-alone novels. I read authors such as Gillian…… Read more “Do you want each book to stand on its own, or are you trying to build a body of work with connections between each book?”
Category: Fantasy fiction
Does a big ego help or hurt writers?
This is an interesting question. I can see where people might assume that, to get published, one had to have a big ego. That would mean you…… Read more “Does a big ego help or hurt writers?”
Projects
People say “the joys of home ownership,” with a little groan. I know they mean there’s always a new cost. Or couples have arguments about “when are…… Read more “Projects”
The Travelall
Last week, I wrote about selling my yellow VW beetle. I hadn’t recalled that the Travelall of my childhood was also yellow. I wonder if that occurred…… Read more “The Travelall”
Coming in the Fall
Okay, continuing my love affair with Pt Arena buildings, I heard recently that this very cool one is going to be a microbrewery pub, with the intriguing…… Read more “Coming in the Fall”
Do you try more to be original or to deliver to readers what they want?
standing in abandoned city looking at a magic gate, digital art style, illustration painting This feels like an important question to answer. I have to start with…… Read more “Do you try more to be original or to deliver to readers what they want?”
What are the main characters doing now?
The main character of my Braided Dimensions series is Kay Hamelin, a former professor of ancient languages at UC Berkeley. We enter her story in 2009., twelve…… Read more “What are the main characters doing now?”
When is writing most exciting?
There are a few general times when I find writing most satisfying and even thrilling. One is when a sentence comes together elegantly—not necessarily from a literary…… Read more “When is writing most exciting?”
Old Woodcut Illustrations
I’ve always loved old woodcut illustrations. They transform what would be a prosaic instruction manual into something I want to hang onto forever. Here’s the cover of…… Read more “Old Woodcut Illustrations”
A Focus Group
Yesterday, my son did an afterschool focus group with eight middle school kids at the school where I teach. Since he lives in the East Bay, it…… Read more “A Focus Group”
Marie Judson 