Whirlpool, or Tilt-a-Whirl?
One of the things I notice when I’m critiquing is the way the scene and story unfold. Often an author will give me a ride on a Tilt-a-Whirl. He’ll show me something, jerk me to another thing, then another, then oh yes, back to the first, but wait, did you see this, too? It simply […]
Are You Irish?
Or a Scot? Perhaps your ancestors are stiff and proper Englishmen. I have all three of those, plus a little German thrown in the mix. If you are passionate about your heritage, do you use it in your writing? Do you demand that some of your heroes reflect traits that might have been predominant in […]
You Can Write About ANYTHING!
I’ve told you I was an infoholic. I’m working on the habit of printing out information found on the internet - I’ve got way too much paper in my office already, and besides, if I found it once, I can find it again. But browsing through used books in flea markets and bargain shelves in book […]
It’s About Time
You may remember that a few months ago I wrote about the Steve Martin version of ‘Cheaper By The Dozen’. Specifically, the improbable premise that Bonnie Hunt’s book was published and on-the-shelf ready within 6 weeks of her first submission. Without her knowing about it. I’ve noticed that there are other ‘lies’ being presented to us […]
Vive La Difference!
One of the most prominent observations made at the Lucidity Poetry Retreat last week was the diversity of talent that was present. Some of us write like Robert Service, some like e.e.cummings, some like Billy Collins, Maya Angelou, etc. There were approximately 40 poets in attendance, and the stylings were almost as varied. The minds […]
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