Inspiration for when we show up to make art.

When we show up to make art. That phrase of author Mirabai Starr pulled me up quick. I show up. That’s what I tell myself. I’m dependable when asked to do something.  Mirabai Starr holds up a different kind of truth below, something a little deeper....

Learning how to write believable characters.

A successful story revolves around believable characters. Plot is important, but it’s the characters we think about and miss when we finish a good book. After writing non-fiction for decades, my wild side took over last month and I accepted an inner dare from my...

Writing Fiction: An Author Tries Something New

Writing fiction. Yep. I’m giving it a shot. After I write this blog post. You don’t have to point out the procrastination. I’m watching myself do it. photo by Kaitlyn Baker You never know what you are capable of if you don’t stretch yourself....