Paper vs Digital
Many people I know prefer to read print books. They like the feel of the paper, some even like the smell of a standard book. I have to admit, I…
Time to read
Some of my friends and acquaintances have expressed an inability to “find the time” to read, or a lack of “the motivation” to read, or difficulty recalling the story line…
Reading with a dictionary
Do I use too many big words? Some say that writers should choose vocabulary that would be appropriate for someone in grade school. Certainly, those writing non-fiction, and especially how-to’s,…
Fame
Some of my friends and acquaintances express a belief that I “could be famous.” Do I want to be famous? Not particularly. But being successful is not necessarily about fame. …
The mystery of romance
I suppose I write about love and romance because they are a mystery to me. No doubt that sounds paradoxical. But relationships have long bemused me: Why do people react…
Expertise
I consider myself an ordinary person. Not especially erudite or knowledgeable. (To paraphrase someone—I forget who—my education has not been hampered by formal schooling.) A Jill of all trades and…
Fiction preferences
My tastes are eclectic and experiences varied, and my writing reflects that diversity. True, most of my stories are romances, or at least contain a strong romantic component even if…
Becoming a writer
Many writers have university degrees, established careers in the literary world, or experience in professions or opportunities to travel that provide a background for their writing. On the other hand,…