Is Man Whore the New Prince Charming?

I have noticed a new trend that I’m not sure I like, the ‘hero’ of the story being a man whore. Now before we go further I’ll explain that to me the difference between someone sexually active, aggressive, and casual and a ‘man whore or slut’ is respect. Respect for...

Vengeance is MINE!!!!!

I have waited fourteen long, trying years but finally the sweet honey taste of vengeance is mine to savor. My daughter has fallen in love with a book, The Fault In Our Stars, and she was sitting on the couch reading—totally lost to the world. Smiling, I sat down next...

Writers Have a Special Brain

So just now I had a moment of sheer and utter panic, and I am sharing it with you because: 1. Everyone is fine and 2. Those of you who are writers can pass this onto non-writers so they understand us better. My dear friend and editor Kilian was supposed to come and...

Hold My Hand I Have to Plot

I have the best critique group. We support of each other, and always find the gems in a steaming pile of shitty words and clichéd actions. Not only can we find the gems, we help each other get rid of the crap so the story can shine. We put goals above ego. Because we...