Friendship Teri Dunnegan died two days ago. She was a wife, a mother, a grandmother, and my friend. We met as a result of our husbands working together and formed an instant...

Tiny Feet, Busy Days I've been remiss in posting lately. It isn't due to a lack of interest, it's an increase of responsibilities. There's a baby in the house, and babies make...

WARNING: This is a no-edit zone...There’s a lot of conflicting information out there on the difference between a Synopsis and an Outline. Many writers, particularly those in the...

There’s a lot of conflicting information out there on the difference between a Synopsis and an Outline. Many writers, particularly those in the early stages of their careers,...

Q. I'm introducing 7 characters simultaneously in a Civil War book. Some are white, some are people of color. I want to respect all characters and not resort to "s/he was white,...

When Dreams Die and Directions ChangeObserve the ViewBy Vicki HinzeWe begin with a dream. It might be a pipe dream to some, a lofty one to others, but to us it is a vision and we...

Making LemonadeYesterday was the 9th anniversary of my mother's death. It was a day I planned to spend with her aided by photos and things she loved. It didn't work out that...

A new episode of Everyday Woman has been released. FUN!!! Listen to it at www.everydaywomanradio.com. Blessings, Vicki Vicki Hinze

OOPS!Warning: this is a no-edit zone... "If it's a good idea, go ahead and do it. It is much easier to apologize than it is to get permission." ---Grace Murray HopperI love...