Know a writer or someone who wants to be a writer? Then forward this post to them and invite them to listen to our writers podcast. Thank you! In Episode 213 of our award-winning podcast, we wrap up February 2025. A lot of things happened in our little creative corner of the literary world. IncompleteContinue reading “February Wrap-Up”
Category Archives: Politics
Careless Whisper
Know a writer or someone who wants to be a writer? Then forward this post to them and invite them to listen to our writers podcast. Thank you! In Episode 211 of our lovely award-winning podcast, we salute Wham! and the fortieth anniversary of their mega-hit Careless Whisper. Where has the time gone? Aside fromContinue reading “Careless Whisper”
High Anxiety
For my Election Day anxiety, I’ve done two things: Help yourself if you haven’t already, please. TIA! Amazon Links: Sheriff and Salvation.
The Future is Now
Know a writer or someone who wants to be a writer? Then forward this post to them and invite them to listen to our writers podcast. Thank you! Episode 179 of our writers’ podcast for writers is about the evolution from science fiction to science fact in our lifetimes. CC and I grew up inContinue reading “The Future is Now”
Interview
Episode 165: At some point, writers will be asked to explain their books, so CC and I do a little on-air practicing with her interviewing me. The main questions: How do I write strong female characters?Where do I get my ideas?First book I remember reading?What is my daily writing process and where is my favoriteContinue reading “Interview”
The Science in Science Fiction
For Episode 147, we reveal the winner of the annual ugly Christmas sweater contest (hint: I win every year with the same sweater). More importantly, we dive into the the technical details behind writing sequels. I’ve written three series, and I’ve started a fourth, and I wish I knew now what I didn’t know whenContinue reading “The Science in Science Fiction”
Life After X
Episode 134: Twitter/X is implementing new amd onerous terms of service, so CC and I have “that” talk about social media. As very small business owners, we have concerns because we no longer believe in the reach and reliability of Twitter/X. We have an active conversation about social media in general, which gives you aContinue reading “Life After X”
COVID
Episode 121 is started slow, but evolved into something interesting and complex. We talked about about our minimal efforts on our works in progress. The challenge for CC is finding the time to hit the keyboard. My challenge is I’m making things up as I go along, so I think I created a readable adventure,Continue reading “COVID”
Writing about Politics
Writing about politics can be rewarding and challenging, but it’s easy to get lost in the weeds. CC and I give you ideas about how to focus on the story at hand without going too far off track. We talk about our current works in progress, Nanowrimo, graphic design, and the upcoming holidays. Pretty goodContinue reading “Writing about Politics”
A Note from the Rurals
CC and I were chatting this morning about my segue into retirement, and it’s not going well because (as she perfectly described) I was a drone for forty years. I’m so used to being told what to do during the workday, I’m not acclimating well to this new reality of self-determination. I will gain independentContinue reading “A Note from the Rurals”