An Update On #WIP Novel “Dead Highway”
It’s been a long time since I wrote anything about my progress on the novel I started in graduate school.
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On Writing
Fragmented Writer’s Diary – Episode 15: “A Ghastly Affair”
Three different paths, from start to finish. It sounds like a lot, but it’s nothing compared to the last episode
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Literary Devices: Antithesis
The word antithesis comes from the ancient Greek word ἀντίθεσις (antíthenai), meaning “opposition” or “resistance.” In the English language, the word
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Fragmented Writer’s Diary – Episode 14: “Toil and Trouble”
There’s little more exciting than setting up possibly controversial moments. Episode 14 of Fragmented, titled “Toil and Trouble,” does just
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#MemeMonday: A Writer’s Search History
This meme is me. All me. Especially when writing my novel. The things I looked up to figure out how
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Fragmented Writer’s Diary – Episode 13: “Pains of the Creator”
Episode 12 of Fragmented ends in a scene that’s exciting to continue. A big face-to-face happens—sort of. The cliffhanger leads
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New Series: “Fragmented” Writer’s Diary
Often people ask me about how I come up with the things I write. Whether it’s the scenes, the dialogue,
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9 Reasons Why Satire Is the Absolute Best
During my undergraduate years, I took a course in satire. I always gravitated toward this type of humor but did
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4 Shocking Plot Twists to Inspire You
Plot twists are a funny thing. Some make your jaw drop and keeping people talking for ages. Others are so
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Writer Funnies: The Joys of Idea Generation
Why do the best ideas come when your head hits the pillow? Can’t my mind go crazy when I’m not
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