It’s safe to say that the alleged infidelity of Tiger Woods has sparked controversy, debate, and discussion. So what does this have to do with writers? What can writers learn from a media storm like Tiger’s?
A recurring media trend takes place when it comes to big stories. First comes the inciting incident that makes the [...]

I often wear a T-shirt sold by D.A.R.A. (Dallas Area Romance Authors) that reads “Write Brained.”  I adore it, and it’s so apropos.  Writers will understand me when I say I write all the time, even when I’m not at the keyboard typing.  My work-in-progress (AKA “w-i-p”) is on my mind whether I’m cooking, exercising, [...]

You may not know this, but March 4 is National Grammar Day, sponsored by SPOGG, the society for the promotion of good grammar.  I’m a member of spogg.  I can’t help it.  I’m not a perfectionist, but I appreciate proper usage.  A misplaced modifier makes me giggle, while a misused apostrophe makes me cringe.  I [...]

DO YOU BELIEVE IN HOLIDAY MAGIC?
I do believe. I do, I do, I do…  I suppose that whether or not you believe in holiday magic depends on whether or not you believe in magic at all, and on your personal definition of magic.
In my definition, magic and miracle are synonymous and, I believe, originate from the [...]