A Protagonist’s Character Development

I haven’t posted here in what seems like ages.  I’ve been busy writing the sequel to Fractured, the first book in the Detective Maggie Flynn mystery series.  Its sequel, The Costa Affair, comes out next year and I can’t wait for you to get to know Detective Flynn, bit...

Lessons Learned along Route 66

As with any great life lesson, most are learned at your mother’s knee.  Great revelations, moments of joy and discovery happen with the woman who breathed life into your soul.  She was literally the lifeline which connected all your dots.  It’s not different when seeking new discoveries along the...

Movies for Writers

This stormy weekend had me checking out a flurry (couldn’t resist) of movies about writers. If you want some writing inspiration or just a great way to kill time during a blizzard, check out my Top 5 movies for writers: 1. The Words (2012) – a powerful movie about...