Football Fanatic Communication 101
Hubby loves football, so in an effort to better communicate with him I decided to incorporate referee hand signals into my arsenal of effective information dissemination strategies. ( Because “here’s a beer” doesn’t work for every situation.)...The 4 Cardinal Virtues
And how an author uses them for evil! ( A Sarcastic Glimpse Into A Writer’s World) Virtues are good, right? Not when they’re done this way! Note: I went for satire but wasn’t able to pull off the snark and shaming intent. Justice: Play fair! If another...Orwell’s Rules
“Most people who bother with the matter at all would admit that the English language is in a bad way, but it is generally assumed that we cannot by any conscious action do anything about it.” Some things never change. That statement is the opening line of...Writing & Chocolate Chip Cookies
Writing is a lot like making chocolate chip cookies. OK, I’ll admit this blog comes after fighting off a craving—and losing—to the allure of the confection, but the similarities are sweet! 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour is like the plot of a novel, the...Writing & Ethnic food
As Hubby and I were deciding which local restaurant to visit, I remarked that novels and ethnic food have much in common. Warning: To all those who will tell me that healthy versions or alternatives of these foods can be made in my kitchen—you missed the point....Yoga for Writers
Writers tend to stay in a seated position for hours while working, therefore it’s critical to move our body. Exercise gets our blood moving, which in turn helps us ponder plot flaws, create characters, and dig deep into the depths of our emotions. And no!...Windows & doors & stairs, oh my!
Every man’s home is his castle! It’s also full of symbolism. The roof over your head, the window you gaze through, the threshold you walk across— all these structural features can be used symbolically in literature. windows: let in the light of...Blood Writes
Blood is a powerful and often confusing symbol. From the Divine to the violent, our fascination with blood infuses our collective consciousness. An entire book could be devoted to the symbolism of Blood— and perhaps already has. The reason behind the power of...Symbolic Geometry
Circles and squares and triangles and stars, oh my! No, this is not a post about your sugariffic breakfast cereal but about the symbolic—often esoteric—power of shapes. Before man carved pictographs and told the Gods’ tales in cuneiform, the meanings...Valentine’s Day Gifts for Writers
In the old days, writers discussed literature on the Left Bank—which would be a great name for Hipster Coffee Shop—smoked cigarettes and possibly used words like gestalt and hamartia. Today, we hunker down with our laptops, talk literature via Social...From Head to Toe
The body is a temple. We’ve all heard the expression. And everybody knows a temple is place for worship, a place to access the Divine. Even Apostle Paul said, “Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received...10 Commandments for Writers
Moses had a Divine Agent—that’s the only way he could get published! And talk about a Best Seller! Why, there’s still controversy about his work thousands of years later. But for those of us writers still wondering in the literary desert for that...Writer’s Hand Signals
When writers are on a roll—watch out! We don’t like to stop for fear of losing our train of thought, especially if we’re having one of those days when we can’t type fast enough! You know what I’m talking about! The entire scene is...21 Rules for Writers
Most people are familiar with the 21 Rules For a Successful Life. It’s Feel Good advice, chock full of wisdom for the average person. But writers are a different breed. We are not bound by pedestrian counsel. Here’s an author’s take: 1. Marry the...
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.
