Mystery on the Menu

(All images used are either mine or public domain. There’s an unspoken rule about book covers…publishers and authors alike love to have their books promoted as much as possible. So while the artwork is copyrighted, it’s also generally considered fair...

Number One Fan

I don’t have much experience interacting with famous people. The few times it’s happened I feel like Chris Farley interviewing Paul McCartney. Chris Farley: Remember when you were with the Beatles? Paul McCartney (laughing): Sure. Sure. Chris Farley: That was...

Reading: Creating Opportunities for Magic

The doorbell rings right after breakfast in the summertime. Four pairs of pounding feet rush for the door, trying to be the first to turn the knob. I don’t even bother checking the door. It’s not for me. Our neighbor has come down to play. The other day...

3 Helpful Resources

I mentioned in an earlier post that I look to other writers to get better at the craft of writing. Here are 3 resources that I’ve found helpful: On Writing by Stephen King  I’m not into the horror that Stephen King writes so I tend to shy away from his...

Stealing Time

One afternoon I was trying to finish up a scene I was working on. I was keeping one eye on the clock, knowing I had to pick up kids from school, and trying to eek out every last minute I had left before running out the door. I was meeting with my critique partner...
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