First of all, let me say the spiders in Singapore are big. Really big. I spotted this one along the path at the Botanical Gardens. I suggested Don put his hand behind it as a size reference -- he declined. The spider's body was nearly 2 inches. Flowers! The flowers are really big, too. These gorgeous orchids are from the Botanical Garden. The architecture in Singapore is stunning and … [Read more...]
2016 Eric Hoffer Finalist – In the Context of Love
In the Context of Love is a Finalist in the 2016 Eric Hoffer Awards for Commercial Fiction! Who's Eric Hoffer? Naturally, the first thing the husband asks me, after saying congratulations, is "Who's Eric Hoffer?" "Um... He's a writer. A philosopher," I said, too busy dancing around in joy to remember details. Actually, Hoffer was a fascinating guy, an anti-intellectual, the kind you could … [Read more...]
What, Why, How: Deborah Diesen
What: I write children’s books. Many of them are in rhyme, including the books in The Pout-Pout Fish series (illustrated by Dan Hanna), but I also write non-rhyming stories. My latest book is Catch a Kiss (illustrated by Kris Aro McLeod), which came out this spring. Why: I love the sounds that words make, and I also love the rhythms of rhyming stories. Writing for children gives me a chance … [Read more...]
Don’t Let Research Slow Your Writing
How much research does a writer need to do while they're actively writing? Won't it slow down the writing process? Research while plotting An interview in "The Big Thrill" with thriller author Elizabeth Heiter reveals writing habits concerning research that are useful to all writers. She does as much research as she can while she's still plotting out her novel: I love the research side of … [Read more...]
Finding Alaina – New Release by Meg Farrell
Author Meg Farrell was born and raised in Mississippi, where she and her husband still make their home. Always a voracious reader, Meg dreamed that one day she would become a writer. She completed the first draft of her first published novel, A Place to Stand during NaNoWriMo 2013. She says "My motivation to finish the dream, by publishing my book, was found among the most amazing group of people … [Read more...]
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