Warning: this is an edit-free zone. You know, I remember summers being a time of lazy days, lots of sunshine and, okay, more than a few mosquito bites. What I don't remember is...

Warning: This is an edit-free zone. For those interested, I'll be chatting this week at eharlequin.com. The topic is the national conference, but you know me, I'll answer...

Warning: this is an edit-free zone... A few days ago, I received an email from a writer who sold her first book. She was as excited as only one who has pursued relentlessly a...

To write about people with any semblance of realism one must know people. Not just the surface clutter; everyone wears masks, and what rests on the surface seldom has much to do...

"Better to write for yourself and have no public than to write for the public and have no self." --Cyril Connolly In life, we are bombarded with choices. Some we embrace making,...

"When you dig another out of their troubles, you find a place to bury your own." -Anonymous I came across this quote and read it . I thought, yes. You always set your own...

NOTE: THIS IS AN EDIT-FREE ZONE. Since so many have emailed on this topic--both members of my Aids4Writers@yahoogroups.com group and writers who are not--I thought it would save...

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle said, "Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius." I came upon that quote and it was exactly the inspiration I...

"Find your passion, then make it happen."  --Flashdance Every once in a while, I'm reminded why passion for what you're doing is not only preferable, but critical. If you doubt...

"Anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strength." -Charles Spurgeon I like organization. It doesn't come naturally to me; I have to work...

Q. I want to create a series with another writer. You've done this. Any advice? I've done this--co-created projects--several times, yes, and I'll share. Understand, please, I'm...

Writers who've been writing for some time typically settle in and write similar stories. That is, after all, natural to the writer but wise for building a readership. The writer...