I’ve known Jenny for a number of years, as she is the brains behind the wonderful LDS Beta Readers community.…
Today, I watched a classic of musical theater and historical fiction. The one that dealt with founding fathers before Hamilton…
I was recently interviewed on the Spoonie Authors Podcast (episode coming up soonish) and as it’s a podcast by authors…
I gave a pretty good description of the state of things in June, but I thought I’d do an electronic…
You know, when I finished my two-year service mission, I thought I would have plenty of time to myself. Well,…
So, I’ve been binge-enjoying some wonderful literary podcasts and Youtube channels, ranging from unsolved murders to the spiritual aspects of…
I tried to do my goals. I really did. But you can tell I got busy. I know that’s a…
I’m substituting “Saturday Scribe” with Weekend Wisdom so it can now be dispensed any time during that time. Today, yes,…
I recently finished re-reading M.T. Anderson’s Symphony for the City of the Dead. I’ve heard the audiobook multiple times because…
No, this isn’t a major announcement. It’s more an update of business hours. On Thursday, with 36 days left until…
I admit to having cheated for my first book. Not only did I set it in my beloved home of…
Don’t worry, this isn’t about an earthquake (though those have been hitting my old stomping grounds in Southern California, as…
Today’s topic is retelling. Specifically, a few tips on how to tell a familiar story without it just being a…
I remember reading M.T. Anderson’s Shostakovich biography in which he talks about the famous Russian composer considering his “second birthday”…
What luck! Scribe Saturday is today and just one day after my post about goals. So I’m doing well on…
I vividly remember summers in elementary school. They were the time of year when we would meet Grandpa and Grandma…
Once a week, I want to give some old-fashioned writing advice. This week, it’s on character development. It was originally…
Last year, I was having a conversation with a supervisor at my volunteer work. Every summer, the influx of tourists…