Autumn is nearly upon us, and the focus will soon shift from outside to inside the house. If, like me, you’ve had a hectic summer, it’s time to settle in for the more meditative months. Part of that process is taking inventory. Decluttering and reorganizing might be in order, and with Thanksgiving and the Christmas … Continue reading How to Organize Your Kitchen Storage to Make Cooking Easier
Cindy Koepp and I have been chatting online for years now, and I’ve grown fond of her. One thing that Cindy and I have in common, besides a love of fantasy books, is that we both spent time as members of the Society for Creative Anachronism. Cindy became a fighter, whereas I was a bard … Continue reading Historical Reenactment Aids Fiction
Author News, July 2014 Edition Today a summer thundershower struck with sudden force, its rain washing the sky before pounding into the dry earth. After perhaps five minutes, it vanished. My summer is turning out to be a lot like that thunderstorm–frenetic activity followed by a clearing. And then more rain. I’m learning, more or less patiently, to … Continue reading Author News: Summer storms and what I finally can tell you!
Lorilyn Roberts joins us at Creative Worlds to discuss the sacrifices a writer makes to create fiction worth reading. I admire both Lorilyn for writing this inspiring post and the beautiful pictures she provided for us to enjoy. Thank you! Janalyn Stars Aren’t Born – They Are Made Guest Post by Young Adult Fantasy Author Lorilyn … Continue reading Stars Aren’t Born…They Are Made by Lorilyn Roberts
Author News, June 2014 Edition Current Writing Project Editing a romantic suspense submission to send to my agent has turned into a rewrite of about half the sample chapters. The story will be better for this, however it does take time. I am so close, with just one more chapter and a read-through to go. … Continue reading Author News: Writing Projects, a Medieval Festival, and Sadness
This month I’m pleased to introduce you to Michael Duncan. a fellow fantasy author. Michael is a friend that I know in person. We’ve interacted as writers off and on for several years now, through a critique group, a blog, and finally through our association with the same publisher, Pelican Book Group. I thoroughly enjoyed … Continue reading The Mystery in Writing by Michael Duncan
We’re finally seeing some sun in my area, but I’m hoping not to come down with a case of spring fever. We’ll see how that goes. Active Writing Projects My works in progress include a romantic suspense novel set in an Irish castle. I had hoped to finish editing the sample chapters and develop a … Continue reading Author News: Current Projects, Memories, and Some Fun Photos
This month’s author journal was written by one of my favorite historical fiction authors, Golden Keyes Parsons. I hope you will take the time to read her books, because I assure you they are totally worth your time. In her guest author journal, Golden shares what it’s like to be recognized as an author, and … Continue reading Guest Author Journal: Who Me? from Golden Keyes Parsons
Have you ever resolved to do a thing, only time slid by and somehow you never got to it? I know I have. It happens with no effort. Everyday needs shove aside all progress, and my plans for change fade until sometimes I forget I even made them. It takes effort to push back, but that’s … Continue reading In Search of a Better Life
