Word Play: Life Lessons from One Tough Cookie by Diana Derringer
“Will you please teach me a new slang expression and what it means every day?” Little did I know…
June 10, 2018“Will you please teach me a new slang expression and what it means every day?” Little did I know…
June 10, 2018While brainstorming for this post, I remembered the song that inspired the climax for my first screenplay over a…
June 9, 2018Fantasy stories come in all shapes and sizes, from modern-day tales to historical adventure. One way to give your…
June 7, 2018I just returned from Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference, and there was much talk about how most writers…
June 6, 2018If you have been following my articles on songwriting, perhaps you’re ready to write your first song. There are…
June 3, 2018Can you share a little about your recent book? It’s The Accidental Guardian, and is available. When Trace Riley…
June 1, 2018Are you writing a mystery or a thriller? Do you know how to tell the difference between suspense, thriller…
May 31, 2018Since we’re on the eve of Memorial Day Weekend, it only seems fitting to highlight Rick Barry’s WWII novels,…
May 30, 2018It has been nearly Twenty-two years since I became disabled with a traumatic brain injury. Even so, I am…
May 29, 2018Recently, I was asked by a fellow writer to work with him on a project. Admittedly, I was pretty…
May 29, 2018A traditional blog gives your readers a place to find you and your writing. A place where you share…
May 28, 2018I broke into a cold sweat when I read the email. Could it be true? I reread the email.…
May 27, 2018I love cats, coffee, chocolate, and long walks on the beach, especially if the beach has sea glass. My…
May 25, 2018We’re crafting both our romantic heroine and our hero. Our heroine is Tovah, a Jewish rabbi who fears rejection…
May 23, 2018A few weeks ago I started typing a new manuscript. I thought it was going to be a picture…
May 22, 2018Yes. That’s right. Psychological. I promise not to go too deep. Please keep reading. In editing our own manuscripts,…
May 22, 2018Do you have a method for capturing the bits and pieces you use to create memorable, complex characters? If…
May 20, 2018Do you ever have a writing deadline, but have nothing to write? No thing, blank mind, nada, zilch? Me…
May 19, 2018Last time, I offered a list of compound words from A to H. This post continues with the remainder…
May 18, 2018This past month I packed up my little bag, tucked my insecurity into the glove box and drove south…
May 15, 2018Does your writing have a lot of variety? Or do you feel like you are writing the same type…
May 13, 2018Today’s book publishing market can be a dangerous place, with a lot of scam artists spouting confusing terminology. I…
May 12, 2018When it comes to writing, wordsmiths sometimes hold back on the deeper emotion. While there are times that works—I…
May 11, 2018The trend within the fantasy and sci-fi genres is to push for more detailed world-building within our stories. While…
May 7, 2018I recently heard a discussion about pop culture “landmarks”– movies or television shows that have made a lasting impression…
May 6, 2018