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...
Frequently asked Questions about WRITING
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...
Anatomy of a Mystery
I prepared this paper, The Anatomy of a Mystery, for my presentation with mystery author, Sharon Wildwind, at 2015 When Words Collide conference . If you’re interested in hearing about what makes up the bare bones – pun intended – of a successful mystery, please feel...
Image Quotes that INSPIRE me.
My favorite Sayings & Quotes combine to tell you my philosophy for life: I collect my favorite quotes here so that I can re-read them whenever I feel my energy or motivation flagging. Maybe they’ll inspire you too. I credit the wise person who said it, whenever I know, so please contact me at if you can fill in a missing one.
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