As for where the individual plot-threads came from: Stephen George is, pretty obviously, a semi-autobiographical character. The story of Luther…
Tag: Writing
My own Poetry, Fiction, Non-Fiction, and occasional commentary on all of the above.
Feminista!’s List of 100 Best Works by Women Writers
I did so much better with the BBC top 100 list that included all those children’s books and titles by…
Testing Smashwords with my Free eBook #wdc09
I had the pleasure of attending the first Writer’s Digest Conference last weekend and had a blast. Great presenters; great insights;…
I am Jack’s scattered priorities and conflicting desires
A growing community of writers is participating in an online experiment in crowdsourcing fiction. It’s called #fridayflash, and it can…
Three Rules for the National Poetry Slam
Eleven years ago next month, in Austin, TX, I took one of the most life-changing thrill rides ever when I…
What New Media Can Learn From Slam Poetry
“I have just read the immortal poems of the ages and come away dull. I don’t know who’s at fault;…
6Qs: Maria Schneider, Editor Unleashed
“I don’t know if there’s any light at the end of the tunnel for publishers, but I think the future…