Writing in a Medieval Mindset, 1
I have two fantasy projects set in feudal societies similar to medieval Europe. The fun part is, I get to play with the customs and behaviors. I can change what…
various genres in which I write, which often cross-pollinate
Nanoni and shish-Ka-toomi
Published this month at Bethlehem Writer's Roundtable Earning an Honorable Mention in the Bethlehem Writer's Roundtable 2021 Short Story contest, this fable is part of the back story for the…
MicroFiction Contests and Year-End Celebration
Brought to you by Strong Women, Strange Worlds From the comfort of your own home, join us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Zoom for a Holiday Season AuthorFest filled with…
November Anthology Release! Holiday HiJinks times 3!
Dec. 4, 2021 Update: Whimsical Winter Wonderland is now available as an eBook. Please forgive the slight delay in its publication and enjoy reading many of these tales for yourself…
April Beckons … with Deadlines & Goals
Rolling into April feels more like tumbling for me. I had 2 short story deadlines at the end of March, with another this coming week. Thankfully, my critique group and…
Quick Reads: 6 Authors, 8-minutes each
Join me on Thursday, 3/18/21, 5 PM EDT, for an hour of short readings from authors Trisha J. Wooldridge, Sara Codair, Elizabeth Black, Sally Wiener Grotta, Robin Hansen, and me.…
Fact Catches up to Fantasy
Turning a short story into a novella may be a daunting task. It helps that I began with a long short story of almost 7400 words. Today I'm in the…