The Dictionary Trap
Ever had to dig yourself out of the Dictionary Trap? Top writing coaches want to to vary your vocabulary, to […]
Prose
Simplifying Prose in the Edit
The latest pass through Book One finds me simplifying prose in the edit. I write genre fiction; it’s all about
Mix Short and Long sentences
Apparently authors are supposed to mix short and long sentences to captivate the audience. Recently, a writing tool accused me
The Author as Translator
A revelation about my fantasy series: I’m the author as translator. Put another way, my characters don’t speak English… Listen
Bella Star
From the observation deck, the star seems only a little brighter than usual. Through the polarised filters and shielding, close
The Western Gate
I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible-