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2023: Cathy Thomas, Enid Writers Club Member

Last fall, I introduced you to the members in my writing club. Most of them agreed to an interview at that time. But Cathy Thomas is BUSY!!! She teaches band at a local school and finally with summer break she … Continue reading

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2023: Rendezvous with a Writer – John Toles

This week I wanted to let you know about an upcoming podcast interview on Rendezvous With a Writer that will take place this Thursday evening.  I met Bobbi Jean and Jim Bell a few years ago when I was interviewed … Continue reading

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2023: Mystery Writing and Evidence

Last week we talked about clues in mystery writing. This week we will talk about evidence. It is the facts or information indicating whether a belief is true or valid. We think we know who the murderer is, but how … Continue reading

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2023: Crafting the Mystery/Suspense Story

I write mysteries and suspense novels. And I’ve spoken on the idea of how to structure them. I thought we might talk about structuring mysteries/suspense novels on this blog over the next few weeks. I did  a little research and … Continue reading

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2023: Year of the Appliances

I normally use an appliance until I’ve wrung the very last drop of energy out of it.  A classic example is the wall oven that was in my house when I moved in 27 years ago.  It is large, self-cleaning, … Continue reading

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2023: Flatiron Death Grip – Graphic Novel

I’ve been in touch with Gabriella Saenz this week about the artwork for our upcoming graphic novel, Flatiron Death Grip. This woman is SO talented! I am always amazed at her work. She has finished sketching all the characters and … Continue reading

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2023: Happy Father’s Day

It’s Father’s Day and I wanted to pay tribute to all the fathers that have been in my life. I barely remember my paternal grandfather because he died when I was young though he outlived two wives. We called him … Continue reading

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2023: Writing Your First Line

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2023: Nescatunga Arts Festival, Alva, Oklahoma

Yesterday I attended the 52nd Annual Nescatunga Arts Festival Arts Festival | Nescatunga Arts Festival | United States | Alva, Oklahoma in Alva, Oklahoma, home of Northwestern Oklahoma State University. The Nescatunga Arts Council had the festivities set up in … Continue reading

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2023: Year of the Robins

I posted on Facebook this week that our backyard had become a robin maternity ward.  And my little beagle dog was no longer allowed in her own backyard.  That was her yard (and her bathroom) and she wasn’t allowed to … Continue reading

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