Attack of the Plot Bunnies, Episode 1

Plot bunnies are evil little creatures. They sneak up on an unwary writer when you least suspect it–like in my case, when I’m taking a relaxing hike out in the woods. Yes, there’s a theme here of me + hiking/walking Continue reading Attack of the Plot Bunnies, Episode 1

Creative Spirit Restored: Hello, Grand Canyon

Creative Spirit Blog Post

I love hiking.To wander deep into the woods, to scrabble through boulder piles, to slog my way up switchbacks for a view that takes my breath away…there’s nothing quite like it. Perfect fuel for the creative spirit! As Dane, one Continue reading Creative Spirit Restored: Hello, Grand Canyon

Tears of Ink – The Inspiration Behind the Name

Tears of Ink

Why Tears of Ink? Several people have said to me, “Cool name for a blog! How did you come up with that?” Well, I’d love to say I was the mastermind behind the phrase, but I’m not. Yet it embodies Continue reading Tears of Ink – The Inspiration Behind the Name

Once Upon a Time

Why am I not writing about dragons?

Zombies, dwarves, and biker chicks? Oh my! You know, I never thought I’d write a novel about zombies and dwarves–think Lord of the Rings dwarves–that involved a love story wherein people didn’t get munched in gory detail. Especially given my preference for zombies who Continue reading Once Upon a Time