I think I've entered a new stage of creative development. Here are the signs: I'm beyond excited and eager about projects. I don't just obsess about one. I want to do many different things all at once. Writing, painting, gardening. I want to paint the living room. I want to exercise (and I have been). […]

I've just read two really great articles. Normally I don't share articles here, but this time I feel compelled. Kristine Kathryn Rusch is someone every writer should follow. Not everything she writes about is going to be right for every writer–not even she makes that claim and be wary of anyone who does–but her finger […]

Sadly, this is not about a sex marathon that I got to have. I just finished a 5 page, over 2000 word sex scene for Mayhem (which now has a new tentative title that I'm not quite happy with: The Devil Priest of Arrak t'Thedra). I didn't shower, I didn't eat, I didn't do anything […]

A coworker caught me staring off into space and asked if I was daydreaming. I told her I was writing. I was happy when she didn't bat an eye or look confused. Maybe she just expected writers are all like that. Anyway. I wonder if I have fewer problems with writer's block than most, and […]

I used to read erotica (that's such a bleh word, but I didn't just read porn) on a regular basis. I don't as much now, not because I don't enjoy it, but because I don't have as much reading time, and I prefer non-fiction (I love to learn.) Also, sadly, I have a hard time […]

I was doing research on speech patterns for children and I ran across some videos that had a good sampling of typical kids just chatting away at various things. These videos had very low hits–probably researchers, or parents who are wondering how their children compare. My sister had language delay. It didn't affect her long […]

Every time I come across a problem when I'm writing, it seems like the solution makes the world bigger. Sometimes it makes the world more complex at the same time. I had that happen in my WIP yesterday when I asked the question: "How do they know the demon is dead?" I really, really hate […]

I've been thinking about learning lately, and how I do it. Knowing me, how I do it is probably wrong, but I don't mind that so much. The way that seems to work best for me involves getting in over my head and then reading about it, taking classes, etc. That's pretty much how I […]

I'm doing it again.  I'm all excited about the book I'm writing about and subjecting anyone who'll listen to my endless ramblings about the characters and the horrible things I'm putting them through. So, this is my public apology to everyone.   Sorry. I'm going back to writing now.  I can't wait because everyone was […]

I have this fantastic first reader (hi M.!) who saves me from not going far enough. I've subscribed to a newsletter by David Farland, Kick in the Pants, that reminds me of everything I'm supposed to be doing as an author.  Not so that I look awesome.  That's impossible.  It's all to please readers, thank […]