Sweetly Adrift
Sweetly Adrift
"I can't make that flight back. I can't for a lot of reasons. And I told you before I left, I…
The Day A Monster Died
The Day A Monster Died
I wrote the following story thirty-five years ago to this day, on the anniversary of the…
You’ve Published your Book – Congratulations!
You’ve Published your Book
Congratulations, you’ve published your book! You will soon realize the buck stops…
Have You Always Wanted To Be a Writer?
Have You Always Wanted To Be a Writer?
I always wanted to be a reader. That’s really all I ever wanted to do. I…
Writers: Stick to Your Knitting – 5 Useful Tips
Writers: Stick to Your Knitting
I've been a knitter almost all my life. I made my first sweater when I was…
Writing Challenges
Writing Challenges
My biggest challenge in writing "A Spark of Heavenly Fire" was finding the beginning of the…
The Pastor’s Wife
The Pastor's Wife
Fiona’s long fingers moved delicately, sprinkling water and deftly pruning errant leaves.…
Trafficking In Make Believe
Trafficking In Make Believe
A friend of mine once told me, referring to the creative act, “people have taken…
Cheat Sheet for Content Writers and Bloggers
Cheat Sheet for Content Writers
Writing is an essential craft for conveying ideas, thoughts, and concerns. No…
The Sex Education of Sam I Am
The Sex Education of Sam I Am
Said Sam I Am:
Am I made from green eggs and ham
Or are colourless eggs and…
Story Composition
Story Composition
The Three Acts of Life – and Your StoriesEvery story has three parts: the beginning, the…
How to Improve Writing Syntax with Software
Writing Syntax with Software
Overview: Word software programs, such as Microsoft Word, provide a remarkable…
A Conversation with my Conscience
A Conversation with my Conscience
If I ruled the world
I would step down on
my very first day
Just before one…
Waiting Poem
Waiting Poem
They're coming for you…
Those naughty dancing spirits
Invisibly parading all around you,
Waiting…
Murder and Mayhem on the Parts of Speech
Murder and Mayhem on the Parts of Speech
Criticism of the abuse of the English language is, no doubt, nearly as…
