While most writers are astute observers of human nature, they may not know the ins and outs of the psychotherapy field nor the specific symptoms and causes of various mental disorders. As a reader, I sometimes wince at a blatant mistake regarding some aspect of psychology in an otherwise well-written … Read More
I could have titled this blog post “Oldest Influencer on YouTube,” but that would be hyperbole. I might not be the oldest, and it’s a bit of a stretch to call me an influencer. I am an artist, and I write books for children and teens. In June 2022, impatient … Read More
As someone with the “gift” of gab, telling stories has never been a struggle for me. Fantasies fight for prominence in my dreams. Ideas wake me from sleep in the dead of night, demand my attention while I drive through town on errands, interrupt my words when I am in … Read More
One of the enjoyable aspects about writing is that it is a lifelong endeavor; there is always more to learn, and sometimes insights come unexpectedly and from unusual quarters. When it comes to the process of writing a story, I lean more towards being a “pantser” than a “plotter.” Once … Read More