I couldn’t resist the challenge: a call for humorous short stories featuring a resourceful woman dealing with a bad day. For me, short stories pop into the brain almost whole. Nothing popped, but I’d toyed with a vague idea for … Continue reading →
Many agents and editors receive so many manuscripts that they reject most without reading all of the first page. We have to grab them fast. Three small publishers—Linda Fisher of Mozark Press, Lou Turner of High Hill Press, and Yolanda … Continue reading →
Hurricane Sandy brought death and destruction to the East Coast last week. Millions who came through the storm unscathed still face an ongoing problem, the loss of electrical power. After a day or two, the lack of power went from … Continue reading →
Loved ones usually can’t give us objective feedback. For that we need a good critique group, one made up of four to six writers who share our interests and goals. How do you find them? The best bet is to … Continue reading →