This is the first in a (maybe) series of “What Would You Do?” creative exercises I’m thinking about. Today, I’ll explore the first five things I’d do if I won the lottery (or at least a million dollars). Of course, the Number One item would be to hire an accountant to advise me on how…
This is a novel by Heather Webber that I’d classify as fantasy/women’s fiction. I’ll be looking for more from this author because I’m enjoying this book. The main heroine in this book has moved to a tiny town in the Alabama mountains to see to her beloved grandmother’s effects after her death. One of the…
It’s that time of the month again — time for the Insecure Writer’s Support Group Post! May 4 question – It’s the best of times; it’s the worst of times. What are your writer highs (the good times)? And what are your writer lows (the crappy times)? My “highs” are when the words are flowing…
Of course, I’m not going to be recommending romance movies on a sci-fi blog. But according to me and Rotten Tomatoes, here are a few classic sci-fi movies everyone should see at least once. There are many, many more great movies out there, and just because your favorite didn’t make my list doesn’t mean it’s…
A friend of mine recommended a mystery series with a golden retriever. I’m not a huge fan of doggie books, but I checked the author out and noticed he also had a series set in Hawaii – one of my favorite states! Mahu is the Hawaiian word for a homosexual, and Kimo Kanapa’aka is one.…
It’s time for another Insecure Writer’s Support Group Post! April 6 question – Have any of your books been made into audio books? If so, what is the main challenge in producing an audiobook? I have never made any of my books into audiobooks. It’s just a little out of my price range. I think…
We’ve all been there: suddenly, the old muse just isn’t showing up as much as they used to. You’re in a rut and writing is starting to feel all-too-much like work. What–if anything–can you do about it? Here are some of the many ways you can re-inspire yourself and get back in the mood to…
This is a murder mystery by Gretta Mulrooney and I enjoyed reading it. It’s one of a series and I haven’t read the others, but I may pick them up on my Kindle now that I know I like the hero. I picked this one because it’s set in Wales and a friend who’d lived…
March 2 question – Have you ever been conflicted about writing a story or adding a scene to a story? How did you decide to write it or not? The first time I wrote a sex scene, I was conflicted as to how far I should take it. There’s a fine line between erotica and…
This is a sci-fi book by Catriona Silvey. I enjoyed it, even though it has some very sad bits. The book is about two people (Santi and Thora) who keep reincarnating and running into one another and various other people (plus one cat and a parakeet). In time, they begin to remember their other lives…