On Writing
Escape Into the Past
With politics and dysfunction dominating the news, more readers are turning to subjects that take them as far away from Washington government as possible. It is also inspiring authors - including me - to turn to the past. There is something comforting about reading of...
Music Inspiring Scenes
A full-length novel often contains a variety of scenes and emotions and to make the transition, I often turn to music for inspiration. For example, Clans and Castles contain adventure, suspense, romance, heartbreak and battle scenes. Here are a few of the songs that...