The Villain in Our Own Heads My author friend Katie Keridan wrote these words: “You allow me to be the villain I wish I was while acting like the virtuous heroine I begrudgingly pretend to be.” So a) this is … Continue reading →

A Cheerleader Reader! I’ve coined a new term: Cheerleader Reader. It’s someone who reads your work and doesn’t criticize it. They are under STRICT instructions to say nothing but good things about it. And if they don’t like something? They have to keep their … Continue reading →

The Positive in Every Book In my weekly newsletter, I include my take on a book from my “to-read” pile. Some readers have commented on my always-positive mini-reviews.  “Don’t you ever not like a book?” one of them asked.  Absolutely. In fact, … Continue reading →

The Definition of a “Creative” I’ve been hearing the term “Creative” bandied about a lot as a noun. As in, “she’s a creative.” Or, “This is the way creatives think.”  I love the idea that there’s recognition that what we … Continue reading →