
When It’s Not About You
Question posed by another writer who was berated by a reader for portraying lesbians in her novel as violent: What do you do about e-mail from a judgmental or passive-aggressive reader whose issues don’t seem relevant to your work? Read More
Q Syndicate – Interview by Joy Parks

Joy Parks of Q Syndicate asked me a lot of great questions. Read More
Should You? Using Song Lyrics in Fiction

Song lyrics, combined with music, have the power to move our booties, exorcise demons, uplift our spirit and add poetry into any moment of our daily lives. It’s a natural inclination to refer to, quote from and honor words of others that move us. Frequently, then, the question comes up: can I quote song lyrics in my story? Read More
Based on Actual Events or People – Are There Issues?






