Every writer has two kinds of food: smart food for the brain and munchy snacks that's not really all that good for you. Come on, admit it. We all have them. Not just writers either. But perhaps writers are best known for their vices. I eat brain food when I edit. I need all the …
Time and Space and Backpacks
Today I'm working on a Sly As A Fox scene that's based in a junkyard. I have to rewrite it, expand it, and add a few details. I need Sylvia to call Johnson and Eccheli while she's sitting in Aaron's car, right after she sends pics of the VIN to Hixley, but before she gets …
Consistency is Key
Now that I'm a solid 1/3 the way through the editing of Sly as a Fox, I've gone back to make sure everything is consistent. 2 pm is not before 10 am. A blizzard isn't suddenly warm and sunshiny. Okay, never mind that one. Bad example. Especially in the Midwest. A character who was Mary, …
Music List Inspiration
Like most writers, when I have trouble writing a scene or character, or even working on the project as a whole, I listen to music that pulls me into it. My main character in the Sentient series loves the Blues and Bluesy rock. Denefe, in Frozen Fire, is into pop music. Sylvia is more ... …