We all have them. Come on, admit it. Somewhere in your past is a story—be it book or film—that you love so much, it’s a guilty pleasure. Guilty pleasures are stories you return to again and again. They lift you when you’re feeling down or comfort you when you’re sick or blue. They prepare you fight back when life has dumped on you. They’re a welcome interruption when life is …Read the Rest
I already miss football. And I’m not really a serious sports fan. Not like my brother. He can talk stats and scores and teams and players for every sport. Might come with the territory of being the father of three grown sons. But as a writer, I’m also intrigued by how the media turns so many elements of sports into STORY. First, there are the many personalities and life stories …Read the Rest
I’m wild about heroes who play the role of “Protector.” From True Grit to Terminator 2, there are hundreds of stories that feature this iconic hero. Often a loner or someone who has been shunned by society, the Protector defies convention and risks his life to keep the heroine safe. Of course, there are heroine twists on the Protector, too. Sigourney Weaver’s character in Aliens must protect the orphaned girl, …Read the Rest
Raise your hand if you were a Mr. Ed fan. Remember him? The talking palomino who lived in architect Wilbur’s little barn? (Go ahead, I’ll wait while you sing the theme song…) For a city kid who dreamed of one day owning a horse, that show was like candy. I have always loved the majestic beauty of horses. No one else in my immediate family rides, but from the time …Read the Rest
Hi all! I’m home from a week of travels (and even missed my Monday post–sorry!–due to holiday preparation), and now I’m finally getting into the holiday spirit. Good timing since we’re experiencing a cold front in Florida. I almost expect to see snow! So what better time to discuss our favorite Christmas stories? I have a lengthy and diverse list (instead of a gift wish list!). Watching these movies or …Read the Rest
Come on, you’ve got one. Who is it? Cruella de Vil? Lex Luther? The Wicked Witch of the West? Voldemort? Great stories often require great villains. Without them, our heroes cannot be truly heroic. They provide the force we long to see our hero overcome. But great villains can’t just be evil. We need to understand them. Frighteningly, we often need to empathize with them. In 1989’s Batman, brought to …Read the Rest
Hans Christian Andersen brought us some lovely, compelling tales about characters who didn’t quite fit into their world. The Ugly Duckling. The Little Mermaid. They recognized that they belonged among a different crowd. They just didn’t know how to get there. The Little Mermaid has always drawn me as an iconic character. She knows she doesn’t fit in. She’s desperate to experience the human world, and she goes so far …Read the Rest
Today’s blog is in celebration of my release this week of Lying Eyes, a romantic suspense with an important subplot between the heroine Iris and her father Cosmo. Click the Carina Press button to learn more about the book! Father-Daughter relationships tend to be unique and special. I’m not sure if they’re more important to the daughter or the father, but for centuries, stories have featured the highs and lows …Read the Rest
I’m curious to know—do you look for sequels? I remember as a kid, sequels were a rare and special thing. With classic movies, you might have a sequel featuring specific characters (The Thin Man’s Nick and Nora Charles come to mind), but more often than not, Hollywood would identify chemistry between two performers and just cast them in different story lines and let them work their magic. Tracey and Hepburn. …Read the Rest
“If you build it, he will come.” Remember those words? That haunting whispered voice carried through the windswept corn in Field of Dreams. I was working on my second master’s degree when I saw the film. And afterward, I announced I wasn’t returning to school for the next semester. This may not seem earth-shattering to you, but I’m the sensible sort of person who always does what she’s supposed to …Read the Rest
I'm a storyteller at heart. After fifteen years in professional theater, I turned from the stage to the page to write fiction. It's been a journey honing my craft in this new medium, but my debut novel LYING EYES is now available from Carina Press and other online retailers. I love contemporary and historical tales that combine romance and adventure. When not writing, I run an online community to help goal-oriented writers achieve their dreams.
To learn more about me, visit my Website.
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