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TWO BOOKS THAT WILL MAKE YOU A BETTER WRITER
I keep a copy of the FLIP DICTIONARY on my desk. Let’s say I’m writing a dance scene. If I... Read More
DISCOVERING A BOOK’S THEME
It all starts with the question: What’s your book about? I used to say THE BALLAD OF JESSIE PEARL was... Read More
My Critique Group
My monthly critique group meeting was on Wednesday. Here we are at International Mall. Eileen and Joni have big news... Read More
Pinterest and Writing Prompts
(One of the images from my Pinterest board. My grandmother embroidered these horses on a pillowcase for my sister. When... Read More
What P.S. BE ELEVEN & An Obituary Taught Me About Voice
I recently finished reading P.S. BE ELEVEN by Rita Williams-Garcia. What makes this book unique is that it’s infused with... Read More
A SCHOOL PROJECT USING THE BALLAD OF JESSIE PEARL
Quinn Norris chose THE BALLAD OF JESSIE PEARL as the favorite book she read this past school year. She designed... Read More
An Impromptu Book Tour in Tucson!
Recently, I had the chance to visit one of my oldest friends in Tucson, Arizona. Just look at that sky... Read More
A Book Signing, A Book Review, And Why I’m A Rock Star!
Recently I traveled to my hometown, East Bend, North Carolina, for a book signing at the East Bend Public Library.... Read More