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
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
Most writers I know—and a lot of readers—revere E.B. White. Some love his Elements of Style, a crisp and timeless “how to” book on the craft of writing and his essays for The New Yorker. Others hold fond memories of his famous children’s books: Stuart Little, Charlotte’s Web and Trumpet of the Swan. Charlotte’s Web was a particular favorite story of mine as a kid. Which is pretty funny, …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.
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