Tag Archives: creativity

Why “The End” Is Really “The Beginning”

The other day, I finally typed “The End” in my latest novel. You know, despite having been at this for almost 17 years, the most recent of which was spent traditionally published, I’ve never grown tired of typing out those … Continue reading

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Does Writing on a Computer Kill Creativity?

I admit that I’m at a bit of a crossroads when it comes to my fiction writing. I LOVE writing and can’t imagine a life without it. But it’s been feeling more cumbersome over the past year or so — … Continue reading

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Overthinking things

I realized today that I’ve let myself fall into that horrible trap of overthinking things. Which came while I was, uh, thinking. In all honesty, I had no intentions of updating my blog today. I’m home sick (fever, chills, nausea … Continue reading

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Why Reading Is Good for You

As I sit inside my kitchen, preparing for whatever Hurricane Sandy is going to dish out and admiring what’s left of the leaves on the trees in my yard, it occurred to me how less frequently I read now. Then … Continue reading

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