Book Review: Bones Never Lie

Bones Never Lie by Kathy Reichs My rating: 3 of 5 stars View my other reviews I eagerly awaited Kathy Reichs’ Bones Never Lie (Random House 2014),  latest in her series about forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan’s exploits as crime solver extraordinaire. I’ve read all eighteen books  and watched every Bones TV show three times (maybe more–doesn’t matter). … Continue reading →

Guest Blogger Day – Russell Blake on How To Be a Prolific Writer

Originally posted on All That's Written …:
I am proud to be the one who has Russell Blake explaining how anyone can become a prolific author. Maybe not as good as he is. His Jet Series for example is outstanding, but at least you won’t have to suffer from a perceived writer’s block. *** I…

Tech Tip for Writers #47: Tool Tips

Tech Tips for Writers is an (almost) weekly post on overcoming Tech Dread. I’ll cover issues that friends, both real-time and virtual, have shared. Feel free to post a comment about a question you have. I’ll cover it in a future Tip. Q: I’m supposed to find a tool on the toolbar, but there are … Continue reading →

Who Forgot to Mention This?

Writing is advertised as introspective, just you and a digital pen, your brain chugging along in high gear, master of your destiny. Ah, sweet muse… No one mentions the angst writers face at each stage of the writing process. Except Debbie Oh. Look at this: Jacqui Murray is the editor of a K-6 technology curriculum, … Continue reading →

Tech Tip for Writers #71: Visit Foreign Language Google Search

Tech Tips for Writers is an (almost) weekly post on overcoming Tech Dread. I’ll cover issues that friends, both real-time and virtual, have shared. Feel free to post a comment about a question you have. I’ll cover it in a future Tip. Q: English isn’t my first language. How do I go to Google in … Continue reading →

Check out my Article Over at Write Anything

I have an interesting rundown of my foibles and follies over on Write Anything. It’s an update on my writing progress. That includes Twenty-Four Days (my thriller), my non-fiction tech ed books, my columns, and my guest posts. If you can’t make it–no worries. I’ll post it here soon. Continue reading →

Check out my Article Over at Write Anything

I have an interesting rundown of my foibles and follies over on Write Anything. It’s one of the harder articles I’ve written (introspection is as much fun for me as having my Admin watch me teach), so please come make it worth it! I’ve included a very cute picture of a Labrador puppy just to … Continue reading →

Writers Tip #91: 11 Tips You Don’t Want to Miss about Writing the Novel

Lawrence Block’s (publisher of over thirty books and winner of such prestigious awards as the Edgar Allan Poe award) Writing the Novel: From Plot to Print provides a step-by-step guide to taking a nascent idea to fully-fleshed novel. Continue reading →

Happy Holidays!

I’ll be taking a week (or so) off–until after the New Year–to play with my children and work on some writing projects with a deadline. I may add a post here or there, or drop in on you-all as you enjoy your holidays, but mostly I’ll be regenerating. I wish you a wonderful season, safe … Continue reading →

Writer’s Tip #14: Similes and Metaphors Have Rules

Similes and metaphors must match the character whose POV you are in. Continue reading →