Thanks to Yoda I have my marching orders. Do, or do not. There is no try. This week in the #MFRWAuthor Blog Challenge, we've been prompted to write about our biggest fears. I could certainly go on and on about the usual ones many of us share--heights (Yes, I was a skydiver. I'm kookey that... Continue Reading →
This week we're talking about writing rituals in the blog challenge. The thing is... I don't think I have one I use consistently. I don't rub a statue or blow kisses to the writing gods or open things in a certain order. I don't have lucky socks or have to talk to my mom before... Continue Reading →
Everyone should have at least one collection. There is nothing like that moment when you find a precious new piece to add to it. It also gives friends and family something--not only as a good gift, but as a reminder. Every time I see Americana anything, I think of my mother, who taught American literature... Continue Reading →
Irrational Fears... This topic feels timely because I just gave one of my heroes one of my irrational fears. Honestly, I have several. I think most people do. The Indiana Jones movies tap into several. So do the Hobbit and LOTR movies. I bet you're wondering what they are now. Well, I'll tell you... Spiders... Continue Reading →
Isn't it funny how the right advice comes along just when you need it? Kind of like when you learn a word you'd never heard before, and suddenly you hear it everywhere? There are piles of advice I've received over the years as a writer that I could list here. But if I did, I'd be... Continue Reading →
Before I get into my personal preference, let's touch on the different "persons" you can write from and make sure we're all on the same page. 1st Person 1st person stories are written from a single point of view--that of the protagonist. The reader gets to float around inside that persons head seeing all their... Continue Reading →
I would love to say that when I'm not writing I have a life. But that would be a lie. Sort of. I have my wonderful family, so frequently any time not spent on writing/books in some form or fashion is spent with them. My kids are at that stage where it's constant activities, homework,... Continue Reading →
You know the game... if you were stranded on a desert island, assuming things like food, water, shelter, and clothing (and for me air conditioning) were taken care of at the most basic level for survival, what item would you choose to bring with you. In other words, what item can you NOT live without.... Continue Reading →
I count myself lucky. I grew up in a family of gift givers and I married a very thoughtful giver. It's made me appreciate putting thought into the gifts I give, tailoring a present to the person and their unique interests or something you share. We'll get to gift giving next week. This week on... Continue Reading →
Ummm.... Yeah. I can't say that I have a favorite social media platform. It's more like a tolerate/hate relationship with the ones I'm on, because I can't say I love them, really. So instead of waxing poetic on one, I'll give my Pros for each. The Con on all of them is really the same--the... Continue Reading →
Kadie Scott | Contemporary Romance Author 