You writers reading this will completely understand. If you’re not a writer, you might find it a little strange. My characters are looking for a new house. She wants a house with the same 40s charm her current house just north of Alamo Heights has. He wants to stay in … Continue reading →
Every Labor Day weekend (US holiday), Forward Motion runs a Labor of Love (for new work) or Unfinished Business (for, well, unfinished business) challenge. The idea is to write 30,000 new words over the course of four days. I’m taking the opportunity to use Unfinished Business to complete the first … Continue reading →
Here’s Scene 3 from Threads & Ties. You should gain a little insight into Nikki and some events that shaped her. I’m away from the web until later Sunday night, so I’ll be a little slow getting around to check out your snippets, but I’ll do my best to get … Continue reading →
It looks like it’s time for a Threads & Ties snippet again. Today’s selection is from the second scene in the book. Next week will feature the third scene (I’ll be on vacation, but I’ll post it to come up, so you won’t miss anything.) NOTICE: This material is copyrighted, … Continue reading →
Threads & Ties is creeping along. Here’s the latest installment. NOTICE: This material is copyrighted, first draft, certainly contains errors, and possibly not even going to be in the final draft of anything. Do not quote or repost anywhere or in any format. Thanks. ————————————— Jeff watched Nikki drive away … Continue reading →
More new words on Monday. I have one year before I retire. I definitely want to get back in the habit of writing regularly in preparation for post-retirement writing goals. They will be much easier to meet if I make sure I have the habit re-established now. Does this work … Continue reading →
After sponging up a plumbing back up, I managed to pull 245 words out of my fingers toward Threads & Ties. I’m trying to capture that minefield laden dinner where Nikki meets the kid. She’s at a tough spot in her life. Her views haven’t changed since she walked away … Continue reading →
This excerpt is the last thing I’ve written on Threads & Ties. I question the wisdom of posting it, because it’s late in the book, but the book isn’t finished yet, so this all could change. NOTICE: This material is copyrighted, first draft, certainly contains errors, and possibly not even … Continue reading →
This is from my current WIP (work in progress). Of course, I’ve been stuck on it for so long, I hesitate to call it current. Jeff is a single father, and Cole is his thirteen-year-old daughter. I had fun writing this scene. I hope you enjoy reading it. It’s first … Continue reading →
It’s not much, but I’ve finally done a little work on Threads & Ties today. 483 new words. I put it into Liquid Story Binder a few days ago, and have felt a pull to make progress on it ever since. Earlier today, I did a little brainstorming in an … Continue reading →