Category: About Reading & Writing
-
Live Events in October
This month will be the busiest one for events that I’ve had in awhile. I love meeting people and talking about my books, so if you’re in the area please stop by! October 18, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.- Manteca, CA Great Valley Book Fest October 12, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.-Modesto, CA Historical Fiction Workshop…
-
Q & A On Reading
Since December of 1919, Paper Lantern Writers has been publishing blog posts. One of the features is a question and answer blog, designed to help readers get to know the Paper Lantern Writers. Over the years, I have answered many of those questions, and I’d like to share some of those with you. This month,…
-
My Writing Space
The place where I write is special because for a very long time I didn’t have my own space. I did all my writing at the kitchen table. When my sons grew up and moved out, I had the opportunity to create an office for myself. The possibilities thrilled me, and I’m happy with the…
-
Destiny Comes Due
Paper Lantern Writers usually starts discussing themes for anthologies almost a year in advance. The members mull ideas, it’s discussed at meetings, and a topic decided. The Publication Committee takes over from there. In early 2024, when the theme of a Day of Reckoning was announced, I like to connect my short stories in our…
-
Writing Historical Attitudes for Modern Audiences
One of the hardest things about writing historical fiction is accurately portraying out of date attitudes. A character’s thoughts and feelings, and their emotional reactions, must be real to the times but still relatable to modern readers. Dialogue can be changed with little or no impact on a story (not using the “n” word, for…