You had such great feedback on the last blogpost regarding plotting and, yes, James Scott Bell’s Mirror Moment, writing your story from the middle concept, I wanted…… Read more “The Mirror Moment: a la romance”
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In which an old writer learns new tricks…
When I started writing at fourteen, there was no rhyme to my reason. I grabbed a brand new spiral notebook, one of my mother’s favorite fountain pens,…… Read more “In which an old writer learns new tricks…”
New Release: The Blood Legion (Symbolon Series Book 4)
Paperback: December 25, 2021 The highly anticipated conclusion to A.N. Hart’s bestselling Symbolon series reveals the power of the Faerie world that captivated teen and adult readers…… Read more “New Release: The Blood Legion (Symbolon Series Book 4)”
How To: Write When You’re Uninspired
Boy, this year’s been a doozy, hasn’t it? Pandemic, elections, loved ones passing on, masks and a plethora of restrictions, because, well…pandemic. To say I never thought…… Read more “How To: Write When You’re Uninspired”
How to Effectively Manage Your Time
How we schedule our days and how we manage our time is important to figuring out how to produce at a high level. How to get a…… Read more “How to Effectively Manage Your Time”
8 Tips for Productive Writing
Photo cred: yours truly Keep a notebook on you at all times or use the Notes function on your phone. Inspiration will arrive at any given moment,…… Read more “8 Tips for Productive Writing”
Recipe: Pub-Style Irish Chicken & Veggie Stew
Years ago, I snagged this one-skillet recipe from a grocer checkout cookbook. Irish Recipes or St. Patrick’s Day–I can’t remember. Really, throw anything Irish within my line…… Read more “Recipe: Pub-Style Irish Chicken & Veggie Stew”
How to Overcome Fear
Photo cred: Andrea Piacquadio A writer friend of mine and I were talking a few days ago about fear. Fear. What a word, right? Just the sound…… Read more “How to Overcome Fear”
5 Tips to Stay Sane while Quarantined
Photo Cred: Andrea Piacquadio Over the last two weeks, in all my discussions with friends, family and colleagues, the number one concern was, for goodness’ sake, how…… Read more “5 Tips to Stay Sane while Quarantined”
How to Wash Your Hands (the right way)
Photo Cred: Jennifer Murray Alyssia, why are you writing this? Aren’t you an author? Shouldn’t you be telling me how to write a killer first chapter? Wow…… Read more “How to Wash Your Hands (the right way)”
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