Dawn asks: Do you come up with the hook first, or do you create characters first and then dig through until you find a hook? Answer: I always meet my characters first. I never consciously ‘create’ a character–my subconscious does
Writing Wednesday
Hello Tuesday
It’s too light, too bright, and giving me headaches. I do not do well in summer and while I appreciate the cycle of seasons, this season is harsh on me. It’s never comfortable–the heat reacts on me, the sun reacts
Floofers
So, Ellie and Kirsi went in for their nail trims today (we take them in every six-eight weeks–all four of them). I asked that the vet tech weigh them. The girls are about 1.75 years old (they’ll be two in
Hello Tuesday…and all of you!
So, hey. It feels like forever since I wrote an actual blog post here. I’ve been posting for my patrons on Patreon, but everything has been so convoluted and busy and I’ve been…just feeling off. Not sick–but out of step.
Writing Wednesday
Victoria asks: I’ve noticed that Seattle and the East Side get a lot of coverage, would any of the books feature Kent in them at all? Answer: I’ve no doubt that eventually that city will come up somewhere. My Magic Happens series
Writing Wednesday
Victoria Asks: A question, please. Amazons are mentioned several times in The Wild Hunt series and I wanted to ask if there is a possibility of a short story about their island and perhaps a character or two? Answer: Probably
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Melissa asks: How do you keep so many different storylines going at the same time in your head? You absolutely amaze me with your brilliance! I love the incredible detail and cross series references in many stories. Answer: I’m just
Writing Wednesday
Question: Ok. Please don’t be annoyed with me, but……..what are the chances that we’ll get to “see” Angel and Raven’s………..”growth?” I was honestly hoping for more Raven books and an Angel series Answer: I’m not annoyed–I’m glad you love the
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Melissa asks: I’m intrigued by The Crow Man from Whisper Hollow. How did you come up with the description for him? I really couldn’t find anything about him online. Answer: You won’t, because I made him up. He’s a creation
Writing Wednesday
Ruthie asks: I love your work! How are you so prolific? What inspires you so? Answer: My mind is always active–I’m always wondering, “What if…?” Truthfully, most writers don’t know where their ideas come from–they’re everywhere if you just look