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Writer, educator, environmentalist, and passionate backup singer.

How to Reel an Agent In

One big takeaway from SinC’s Query Fest 2021.

May 19, 2021

Sleepy, Sneezy, Bashful, Doc . . .

Part of an ongoing series where I share fun tidbits from story research. Enjoy!

May 14, 2021

Climbing up the Mountain: New Perspectives and Blog 2.0

Musings on blog schedule, newsletters, and marketing as a writer.

May 11, 2021

A Dragon’s Haul

Part of an ongoing series in which I share fun tidbits from story research. Enjoy!

May 7, 2021

You Don’t Have to Dig for Gold: Make Some!

Part of an ongoing series where I share interesting tidbits from story research. Enjoy!

April 30, 2021

When In Doubt . . .

Basically a free ad for the Cozy Mystery Library! 🙂

April 28, 2021

Happy Earth Day (Again!)

Part of an ongoing series where I share fun, short tidbits from story research. Enjoy!

April 23, 2021

The 13th Sign

Part of an ongoing series where I share interesting tidbits from story research. Enjoy!

April 16, 2021

Standing at the Summit: Character Arcs in Editing

A character-pantser discovers the joy of mapping character arcs. 🙂

April 14, 2021

Ancient Computers and Present-Day Stars

Part of an ongoing series in which I share fun, interesting tidbits from story research. Enjoy!

April 9, 2021
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