Character Goals: Define Them, Show Them

As a pantser (meaning: I write by the seat of my pants), I like to… read more

Character Motivation v. Goals v. Obstacles

One of the most basic aspects of any story is character motivation. In any given… read more

Brickell – Welcome to Miami!

My first week of teaching at Florida International University just ended. Now to explore my… read more

FIU: Florida International University – My First Day

My around-the-world trip is over, but the adventures continue. Yesterday I began teaching at Florida… read more

Love In The City – A New York City Trilogy

My Love in the City trilogy is now available on your preferred e-book platforms. The… read more

Writing Voice: Five Tips for Finding Yours

This blog on writing voice starts with a list. Adele, Nora Jones, Frank Sinatra, Maria… read more