Author of the Young Adult Series, The Rise and Fall of Dani Truehart
Non-writers might not understand the joy a writer feels when they complete a first draft. Usually first drafts are in no way ready to be seen by anyone but the author. I usually don’t let my most trusted beta readers near a new project until at least the second or third drafts. I never send… Continue reading The Joy of The First Draft
We charge our phone, computers and sometimes even our cars. We sleep nightly to rest our bodies and give them a jolt the next morning with coffee, tea or exercise. But sometimes the mind needs a little bit more.
Doesn’t that phrase sound ridiculous? Yet today that very idea is one of the sticking points of two massive strikes that have ground the entertainment industry to a halt. As an author and also a proud member of the Producer’s Guild of America, the fight against Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a topic close to my… Continue reading  I Am A Purveyor Of Human Generated Content
Every so often I go through an existential crisis about my writing? Why do I write? Is anyone reading my books? Will I ever create something that has a lasting impact? Gah! Somedays pursing my dream as an author feels futile and a waste of time. These crises of doubt strike at random, like unexpectedly breaking wind as… Continue reading What Does It All Mean?Â
Summer is the time for beach trips, brilliant sunsets and vacations. Whether you’re road tripping, flying or enjoying a staycation, spending time with family over the summer is as natural as ice cream melting in the sun. I just returned from spending a fun-filled week in Hilton Head, SC with my in-laws and my vacation… Continue reading Family Time Can Be Fun!
I was flipping through our son’s year 6th grade book and came across this blast from the past acronym. H.A.G.S. (have a good summer) is the epitome of end of the school year vibes – the kids are SO tired of working and learning they can’t even spare the energy to write short four words. H.A.G.S.… Continue reading 😎H.A.G.S.😎
A very BIG thank you to all my family and friends who came out to my book signing event at Barnes & Noble in Aliso Viejo on Saturday!  We didn’t leave the store until after 4pm and we made a big dent in the pile of books the store ordered. These events are huge for authors… Continue reading Thank you!
It’s a big week for this small-time author. Script Update FINISHED! Not only have I finished my first draft, I’ve edited it twice, so I’m well on my way. Thanks to the incomparable talents of my dear friend, Jimmy, who told me some brutal truths as well as gave praise for when I got something… Continue reading Hey Readers!Â
What's Up With This Duck? Keep Reading to Find Out This writer is taking a week off the blog. Life has been full tilt lately. As a result my script page count hasn’t increased since last week’s blog post. So I’ll be using my blogging time this week to knock out some more pages. But… Continue reading What The Duck?🦆
In case I haven’t mentioned it lately, writing is hard! Building a world, creating an exciting story with plot twists and engrossing character arcs…it’s an overwhelming amount of work. And then there’s the mechanics of it all. The grammar, the formatting and the spelling. Not only does the comma continue to baffle me (introductory, FANBOY, coordinating… Continue reading Words I Always MisspellÂ