Tag: writing motivation
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Reflections
The San Jose Book Festival took place on September 12 after a year of planning. From my original idea, a team put together an amazing event. While I was exhausted by the end of the day, I couldn’t stop smiling. This was the first book festival of its kind in San Jose, California. While there…
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For All Historical Fiction Writers
I know there are people out there who are fascinated by historical fiction and maybe have always wanted to write it, and I truly enjoy helping other writers improve their craft. That’s why I’m especially thrilled to be a part of this book by Paper Lantern Writers. Twenty-four chapters of detailed help as well as…
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Seeds of Family Fiction
The basis of each of my novels is a family story. Some I heard from my grandmother, and others I discovered while researching my family tree. Recently I attended Ancestor Seekers, a wonderful week-long event at the Family Search Library in Salt Lake City. There I spent five full days looking for documentation of names…
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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…
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Three Tips for New Writers
I don’t believe anyone can become a fabulous writer by following only three tips, nor do I believe anyone can absorb the entire multitude of writing advice offered. These three tips will give you a strong start, after which you can further explore what you need to know. Every author, aspiring, struggling, or successful, has…