In 2009 I did a one-hour workshop called Let’s Write a Mystery at the Northern Colorado Writers Conference in Fort Collins, Colorado. As part of that workshop, I prepared a handout which included a list of written and web resources. Today, I’m giving you my list of books to inspire and motivate. Tomorrow’s list will …Read More
Archives for January 2010
Why Am I Doing This?
MONDAY NOTE: I’m discontinuing my Monday Colorado Author Feature in 2010. Any discussion of authors or their books will be as intermittent and random as the other topics I choose on the fly. ON WRITING: Why am I doing this? Why do I stop reading great novels, trudge off to my computer, and try to …Read More
Why I’m Telling You Ten “Interesting” Things About Myself
One of my newest blogger friends, Mason Canyon of Thoughts in Progress, was kind enough to award me my second Honest Scrap Award “for bloggers who put their hearts on display as they write from the depths of their souls.” Mason passes on the the words of the person who bestowed the honor on her: …Read More
Bits and Pieces
Resolutions I like this post from zenhabits.net — The Definitive Guide to Sticking to Your New Year’s Resolutions. If you’re still struggling with writing your own New Year’s Resolutions, I recommend Donna Volkennant’s Jan. 1st post at Donna’s Book Pub — Happy New Year – My Motto for 2010. I plan to post Donna’s motto …Read More