I’m starting to work on a new novel. First for me is storyboarding. Last time, it helped me learn who the characters are and understand their motivations. Also last time, the final story was nothing like the set of scenes I started with. For me, the storyboard seems to be the seed that germinates, growing […]
Some of the characters from my first book are rattling around in my brain clamoring for novels of their own. Unbidden, thoughts for a fantasy trilogy series have popped into my head and are now competing for my attention. (Freudian slip? I mis-spelled ‘popped’ as ‘pooped’). If that’s not enough – there are random scenes […]
I’m using that last post as the first line of a novel I’m writing. The character finds herself in a situation where she has to laugh to keep from crying. I’m sure many of us have been there time and again. Unfortunately for her, it’s a recurring situation. She’ll handle it though. But how? 🙂 […]
From my overworked brain – Life is hilarious, if you have a sense of humor. Otherwise, it’s damn depressing.
