When it comes to romance, is there anything more captivating that a well-played love triangle? Whether in real life, in movies, or in books, love triangles are a great way to throw a grenade into what might otherwise be a happily-ever-after scenario. When I wrote “I Knew Men,” I knew from the beginning that our… Continue reading Who Loves a Good Love Triangle? How About Three?
Tag: romance drama
Kind of like The Sims, but not really.
When you picture someone you love, what do you see? Do you envision what they’re wearing — clothing, jewelry, or accessories? If I were to guess, I’d say you probably picture their eyes, their smile … the essence of who they are. As the owner of a consultancy business that focuses on skincare and makeup,… Continue reading Kind of like The Sims, but not really.
The Only Way You Fail Is If You Quit.
I remember the first time I heard, “the only way you fail is if you quit.” It sounds like such a simple recipe for life, doesn’t it? The fact is, many times in life we are tempted to quit when we are on the brink of success. Steeped in darkness, we can’t see that dawn… Continue reading The Only Way You Fail Is If You Quit.
What’s In A Name? As it turns out, plenty!
What’s in a name? As it turns out, plenty! When I started writing “I Knew Men” one of the first hurdles to jump was naming characters. With the exception of one, all came from my imagination, fed by personal experience and perceptions. I wanted my main character’s name to sound friendly. For the original draft… Continue reading What’s In A Name? As it turns out, plenty!
It’s All Greek To Me
As far as I know, I don’t have a Greek bone in my body. My mom’s and dad’s families are both tied to the Pilgrim Fathers about as closely as you can get. For most of my life, all I knew about Greeks was that they like to dance; eat lamb, feta, and olives; and,… Continue reading It’s All Greek To Me
If not much else, I’ve got a head full of tunes.
What would life be like without music? It’s arguably the highest form of human expression that exists. From the time I started taking piano lessons during the summer before I started kindergarten, I’ve always considered myself to be a musician. Reading music came before reading words, which seemed to be a source of pride for… Continue reading If not much else, I’ve got a head full of tunes.
Whose head is this? The POV lesson
When I received the initial manuscript review of “I Knew Men” from Marg Gilks 12 years ago, I felt both encouraged and discouraged. She gave me confidence about the story itself, but serious editing was needed if I wanted a chance at living the author’s dream. I didn’t have resources to pay for anything beyond… Continue reading Whose head is this? The POV lesson