How to research exotic cultures…plus some recipes for life and the dinner table… I’ve experienced a number of scary things in my life, and here’s a sample: Watched a man tear my purse out of my hands on the New York City subway and beat it maniacally against the wall (I grabbed it back—thank you […]
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Top Ten Essential Western Novels you have to read
Top Ten Western Novels The discovery of the Americas and the mysterious, unexplored West fired the imagination of Spanish conquistadors, English pilgrims, French fur traders, and the legions that have followed over the centuries. In spurts, awestruck and hypnotized by the power and beauty of the land, we pushed the boundaries of the known Western […]
Essential Writing Tips: Giving characters their own voice
Giving Characters Their Own Voice As long as there have been creative writing classes, aspiring authors have received the same advice: Write what you know. Unfortunately, unless you know a lot — and even if you do — that advice will only take you so far. You’ll still face the issue of building […]