Here are some of the character ideas I’ve checked out for Chance: His hair is this curly but the bangs hang down into his eyes most of the time More […]
Inspiration
Posts about finding ideas and inspiration
Recharging
Tomorrow, we’re off to the coast for a week of relaxation and recharging. I’ll be working on the second Kye & the Kid novel – no title yet, but it’s […]
Cowboy Toys
Just got my replica 1851 Navy Colt from The Old West Gallery Do you have any toys that relate to your fictional universe?
5 Habits of Successful Writers
Everybody knows the names of the current best-selling authors, right? But what about the writers who are successful, but not household names? How do you become successful, even if you […]
At the Movies: Westerns
Considering my genre, it’s natural for me to watch Westerns! Here are just a few of my favorites for you to check out. Rio Bravo: John Wayne and Dean […]
Setting: San Francisco
When I was scouting around for a place to set the Devon Day and the Sweetwater Kid stories, I checked out several cities that would have fit their bill back […]
Under the Weather
Right now, I’m fighting off some sort of virus. My gut instinct is to curl up in bed, wrap the blankets around myself, and sleep for two days. However, that’s […]
10 Creativity Boosting Techniques
Writing is a creative process. Most of the time, it’s just you and your brain, clicking away at that story. It’s not always easy to connect with that creativity, though. […]
Read Your Way to Good Writing
There are a lot of “You know you’re a writer when–” sayings out there. You’ve all seen them. There’s one more you might not have seen: You know you’re a […]
5 Ways to Keep Your Writing On a Roll
It’s easy to write when the words are flowing, when ideas just seem to leap from your mind into your fingers. It’s not so easy when you sit facing the […]