The Sight of Typos
Channeling Weird Al Yankovic! A few blogs ago, I posted Tunefully Yours, a collection of writer-modified opening lines to a few famous songs. So in the spirit of that blog, here are the complete lyrics to the ol’ writing favorite “Sight of Typos.”...Book Nooks
Where is YOUR favorite place to read? Most of us have a preferred place—a comfy couch or chair—where we hunker down with a good book. How does your book nook compare to other readers’ favorite spots? An informal and thoroughly unscientific survey...Super Heroes for Writers
Writers are busy. In addition to brainstorming, outlining, plotting, and editing they must navigate and manage the Cyber world. This is no small feat and requires a few social media super heroes. Here’s a few suggestions. Acronymizer: Seeks out definitions for...Tunefully Yours
Catchy Song lyrics have a way of lodging in your brain. Dum-dum-dum- doo-dee-do…. Everyone knows the “Alphabet song” and “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” are the the same melody. And so is “Mary had a Little Lamb” and...Biblical Allusions
In the western world, Christianity and the Bible are engrafted in our collective conscience. Most people—even non believers—know a bible story or two, which is why writers add depth and complexity with its timeless themes, stories, and iconic names. The...One-liners for Writers
Iconic movie lines. Everybody knows them. We all quote them. And as writer’s we understand the value of a great one-liner. Famous movie lines also come in handy during the course of a writer’s day. Here’s a few of my favorites, served with a side...Idea Vault
Writers have a plethora of ideas. Idea Bombs usually come at odd times–when driving, during a conversation, at work, or while drifting off to sleep. It never fails, one minute you’re engrossed in some task, the next–kapow!— an explosion of...Genre Breed
Agents, publishers, bookstores, and Amazon require authors to identify a novel’s genre. It’s not always an easy task. Wouldn’t it be great if genres were as easy to classify as dogs? By replacing the word genre with breed writers will identify...Rx for Writers
Pharmaceutical companies spend bazillions of dollars researching, experimenting, testing, and marketing drugs to cure all our ailments. Wouldn’t it be great if they made medications to cure some common writing woes? Here’s a few suggestions. 1. Proseac:...A Writer’s Prayer
Our Muse who lives in GenreZion we offer coffee in your name. Let our plots and characters come, and your creative will be done, on Amazon and as it is in social media. Give us this day our daily word count and forgive us our typos and grammar errors as we forgive our...Readophilia
Definition: Intense attraction to reading. Condition is brought on with the protracted need—intellectual and physical—to ingest words, plots, and meaning. Symptoms show a marked increase with the introduction of e-reader ownership and free...Beverage & Book Pairings
There’s nothing like enjoying a drink—both alcoholic and non alcoholic—while reading! Restaurant managers are smart to suggest wine pairings for menu items. And like food for your stomach, words are food for your soul. The following is a list of...What Kind Of Conference Attendee Are You?
The best place to get the latest publishing scoop is at a writer’s conference. There’s tons to choose from and they happen all over the world! Large, medium, small, intimate, or intimidating, writers go to meet other writers, attend workshops, and listen...Readerality
We all have our own reading styles and preferences. Some will read anything, while others stick to a favorite genre. You can read a book fast, skimming over the paragraphs or take it slow, savoring the words in a well-crafted sentence. What kind of reader are YOU?...
Review excerpt from SHADE TREE BOOK REVIEWS: recommend Merkabah as a must read, especially for the para-normal, ancient history, thriller seeker, audience, and anyone who wants a novel that seems to turn the pages for you as you dive between the covers and into the thick of the story with Daphne and S.J.
Review excerpt from SHADE TREE BOOK REVIEWS: As with any great first novel in a series, it left me panting and begging for more. The second novel in the series, The Merkabah Deception utilized The Recruit as a diving platform to send me deep into the muck and mire of the ancient gods and demons ongoing battle of the spiritual world.
Review excerpt from SHADE TREE BOOK REVIEWS: The story between Daphne, the introverted doctoral candidate/college professor, and S. J., the demi-god/Nephilim heats to a boil as the “Watchers” seem to become more involved in the love affair between a human and a Watcher. This is only the sideline to the action-filled storyline as Daphne’s powers as a Merkabah continue to increase and she continues to fight the demons that are co-habiting earth with us mere earthlings.
