Texas-Style Christmas
South Texas is a laid-back, friendly place, heavily influenced by the culture of our Mexican...
Christmas with Kathleen D. Bailey
When I was a child, growing up in the storied 1950s, life really was simpler. The lines between...
Write the Vision ~ Wednesday
Write the Vision ~ WednesdayWriting a female heroine can be difficult, how soft should she be, how...
Tactical Tuesday: Advice or Self-Editing
When self-editing, an author must check each scene to assure that their point-of-view character is...
Make-A-Story™ Monday – This Week’s Writing Prompt
Writing to spec – you’ve heard the term. It means writing what the publisher wants. Can you do it?...
Thursday’s Tips: The Value of a Scene
As you’re writing, and/or rewriting, ask yourself this very key question: what is the purpose of...
What’s in a Story? By Lilly Maytree
Stories have changed my life. Having a very restricted childhood, I learned early on that...
Write the Vision ~ Wednesday
Taking a Cue from Scriptures-Biblical HeroesI have always loved to read about Joseph and his...
Make-A-Story™ Monday – This Week’s Writing Prompt
Writing to spec – you’ve heard the term. It means writing what the publisher wants. Can you do it?...
Tactical Tuesday: Advice for Self-Editing
Scene development is an important aspect of a manuscript--too important for an author to leave off...
Write the Vision ~ Wednesday
You may ask, why is it Write the Vision Wednesday? The inspiration came from Habbakuk. Here is the...