USS Jason: Rainbow at Sea

During my time aboard the USS Jason (AR-8), I was assigned to the R4 Division. We were mainly Electronics Technicians (ETs)—often called Twidgets. I have never quite discerned why. Although,…

What Readers Want

As a writer (and a book coach), I have opinions about a lot of things, including what I think makes a satisfying book/story. Writers are always looking for the breakout…

AUTHOR APPEARANCES: WHAT’S YOUR ROI?

Author Appearances As an author, at some point, you are going to be asked (or even expected) to do author appearances. Whether by your publisher, the local school librarian, or…

DEVELOPING YOUR WRITER’S VOICE

Voice in fiction is often talked about as a mysterious component of craft. I have even heard people say, “It can’t be taught.” But developing your writer’s voice is not…

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