In a few days, I’ll be diving into not one, not two, not even three projects. I’ve challenged myself far beyond my possible tolerance. But I am not looking at completing my challenge in November. This goes far beyond, well into 2022 and 2023. As in the previous post, NaNoWriMo is more than a month event. Perhaps I’ve bitten off more than I can chew, but the bones of success are there. Most of my works are done, and just…
I just finished a great 2 hour writing session — 1000 words based on introducing two of sub-characters in my book “Bully of Burke.” I am fascinated by history, and when they state “a picture says a thousands words” it is so true. I have been scouring the photographic records of TN Barnard and Nellie Stockbridge from the Coeur d’Alenes, and with each photo – a new character comes to life. Over 10 years ago I outlined my mining story…
I decided to put my historical fiction (Bully of Burke) aside for something more “light”. Still a murder mystery, this book reads more like a lite fiction/thriller with a mystery/murder and a little paranormal activity thrown in. As a lover of history and science, I just can’t help but bring these elements into the mix when writing, if not for my own enjoyment, but as a learning experience for my readers. This, of course, requires me to do more in-depth research…
There is a lot of preparation required before planting: tilling the soil, pulling weeds, fertilizing. Once the groundwork is done (outline, research), then comes the planting of seeds — a lot of seeds — more than are needed for a healthy garden. I know that not all seeds I plant will take root. Some will be healthy, others weak and thin. And I can’t just stare at it every day, waiting and watching for the plants to grow. Instead, I walk…