Imagination is the beginning of creation. You imagine what you desire, you will what you imagine and at last you create what you will. One of the most common questions asked of an author is where do they get their story ideas. The answer is EVERYWHERE...
#amCREATING – Filling the Creative Well
Life is a Mystery
My life was a mystery even as I lived it.” (Melissa Gilbert) Truth is often stranger than fiction, or at least it is in my life. I seem to have a knack for getting myself caught in unique situations, particularly because my work used to send me from France...
Frequently asked Questions about WRITING
When you were little, what did you want to be when you “grew up”? Once I got past wanting to be a gypsy princess, I knew I wanted to be a writer. It just took me a long time to follow through. I would always love when the teachers...
Top 10 Presentation Tips for the Terminally Timid
When Jerry Seinfeld heard most people feared public speaking more than death, he replied, “This means to the average person, if you go to a funeral, you’re better off in the casket than doing the eulogy.” Here are my TOP 10 PRESENTATION TIPS for the TERMINALLY TIMID: Know your audience...
“Doolittle” Deeks & her Animal Friends
Growing up my favorite fluffy toy was a purple bunny, but we only had stray cats as pets. Ironically, I was well into adulthood before I realized how much I love animals of all sizes. It wasn’t until I transitioned to a writing career that our lifestyle could provide a...