What is Your Genre?
None of the writers in our Greece Writers Group share the same genre. Although the craft of writing and that burning need to grab the reader’s attention and never let go, is common to all writing and writers, we each … Continue reading →
And Another Option…
The publishing industry traveled a long road since the fellow in the picture above cranked out his masterpieces. In the 18th century, the Gutenberg press and Martin Luther’s prolific theological output moved the printing industry forward. Perhaps this is the … Continue reading →
Some Writerly Pages
Every year, the Writers Digest publishes a list of the best internet sites for writers. Whether they are the best, or the best for you, is up for grabs. I thought I would share a few of mine. Note the … Continue reading →
Author Turned Publisher
Things have changed in the world of publication. Not many years ago, the Holy Grail for new authors was to find an agent who would sell your book to a publishing house that would edit, print, and market your book. … Continue reading →
Lost in a Word Forrest
Writing and research are inseparable. Even something as mundane as what supermarket chain is popular in Texas (H.E.B.) needs to be accurate, or you will lose a Texan fan (or twenty). Beyond researching historical, geographic, scientific, etc. facts, the particular … Continue reading →
“Reclaiming Conversation” by Sherry Turkle – A book review
We’ve all encountered “that book,” the one that takes you on a tour of a world you never knew existed or touches you in a way that changes your life a bit, hopefully for the better. Reclaiming Conversation – the … Continue reading →
From “Hope Inspired Stories”
November broods over us with early darkness and chill breezes. Add the pandemic, national polarization, and election recounts, now more than ever, we need a glimmer of hope and light. My dear friend and author, Patricia Iacuzzi, loves to celebrate … Continue reading →
Know Thyself
My husband was a forensic chemist in our county crime lab for forty years. People used to ask, “What is a forensic chemist?” Now we simply reply, “CSI.” At first the lab had only three scientists, and they worked on … Continue reading →
Who Can Break the Rules?
My son was 9 when I dragged him to a concert featuring Ludwig van Beethoven, performed by our town’s orchestra. I wanted John to experience the emotional power Beethoven, at his best, can summon. This link between the classical and … Continue reading →
Library Memories
“Outside of a dog, a book is a man’s best friend. Inside of a dog, it’s too dark to read.” (Groucho Marx) I relate to Groucho’s first sentence and chuckle at the second. If you are like me, there … Continue reading →