A Clean, Uncluttered Place

Every writer needs a place to create. For some of us, that place is specific and consistent. For others, it is wherever we find ourselves when inspiration strikes. For most of us, that place is both of the above. We are always prepared for that magic to pass from our thoughts, through our heart to […]

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Expectations 101

“Have no expectations. Have no disappointments.” – Often heard advice. “Do you mind if I do?” – Right response. Expectation is a powerful tool in a writer’s career. Without expectation of finishing the book,  of finding readers, of publishing, of putting words on the page even if no one reads them and a host of other […]

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A Taste of Salsa on Sunday

Sunday Snippet and another opportunity to taste a bit of Salsa Dancing with Pterodactyls. This week, I’m sharing a selection from Part II. This scene takes place when Emily and David are attending their first appointment for fertility treatments. “Just a quick pregnancy test, Emily. Shouldn’t take long.” Dr. Nathan Daley smiled at his new patient […]

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