My babies. Those are my books. I think that's how all writers feel about their creations. The stories they write and the characters they breathe into life are their little babies they want to protect with every bit of strength in their bodies. Although, writers also want to send their creations out into the world… Continue reading What Took You So Long?

Recently, the topic of writers having a great first line in their novels popped up on Twitter. It gets discussed monthly on the bird app--like a million other writing and reading topics. Writers are told by publishers, editors, and even readers, that the first line can be of paramount importance to the success of a… Continue reading First Lines