Understory

Lisa Lickel’s Understory is an intriguing stomp through a small Wisconsin town ensnared by a cold snap and a crime syndicate involved with drugs, murder and sex trafficking. Understory, published by The Prism Book Club November 16th, is a great story that fulfills Lisa’s promise of “What if stories with a touch of grace.” Lisa’s … Continue reading Understory

Stuck? Use These 5 Indirect Characterization Techniques — d. w. anderson

Know your characters. Of course. However, here is the best advice I've seen on why you need to and how to get your audience to know you characters--without exposition. A must read-   We’re closing in on the end of National Novel Writing Month. Many writers are stuck in the saggy middle. Many don’t know … Continue reading Stuck? Use These 5 Indirect Characterization Techniques — d. w. anderson

You Would Not Be Who You Are

There are many people that say a person in poverty or in need of welfare need to be self-sufficient.  That welfare teaches people not to take care of myself.  As a general; tenant, take care of yourself is the way to live your life. However, I think people that hold these beliefs do not take … Continue reading You Would Not Be Who You Are

Paddle Your Own Canoe

  In Nick Offerman's book, Paddle Your Own Canoe, he talks about the importance of getting away from screens (TV, video games, Smart phones). He relates that you need a leisure activity that is actually creating something. I was reflecting on that when I looked over at my fan blowing in me.  it is a … Continue reading Paddle Your Own Canoe