They say that beneath many legends lie nuggets of truth. The same can be said for fiction. I received two birthday gifts this year so thoughtful I had to interrupt my sabbatical from social media to share them with you, Dickens Stationers. They are gifts from Dickens Station’s history. Click Read More to find out how. (Read More …)
Happy New Year! In this post, I look back on the successes of 2023 and talk about what I have planned for you, my readers, in 2024. (Read More …)
In this article, I share some things you may not know about Cynthia (we call her Cindy) because of her contributions to my writing and the imaginary worlds and characters that followed. (Read More …)
A meme for my readers who ask, “Where do new characters come from?” (Read More …)
Over five years ago I joined a writers critique group. That decision has enhanced my writer’s journey immeasurably. Click “Read More” to find out how. (Read More …)
Click “Read More” to find out what’s next after Marley’s Curse and to peek into the early stages of my writing process as I begin The Toyshop’s Secret, the next Dickens Station Treasure Hunt Mystery. (Read More …)
A real postcard from a fictional town. How can that be? Click on “Read More” to find out. (Read More …)
When people find out I’m a writer, they often tell me, “I’ve got this great idea for a story. But I could never write a novel.” Click “Read More” for my advice. (Read More …)
I maintain an author can write an exciting, baffling, and engaging “mystery” that does not include a corpse. Even Sherlock Holmes agrees with me. Click “Read More” to find out how. (Read More …)
“Oh, really? You’re a writer?” When someone finds out I’m a writer, one of two questions usually follows. “Who are your favorite authors?” or “What kind of stories do you write?” Click “Read More” to read my answers to these two questions. (Read More …)
