Why I no longer provide illustrations of how I see the characters in my story.

How an extraordinary guy ignited the fire in my writing Jim (Super Jimmy) and I during his chemo treatment Enter the Muse Throughout my writing career I've enjoyed the inspiration from many souls including my amazing husband, Chris, my cats, Josephine the crow, and Super Jimmy. Life has a funny way of bringing individuals together to achieve something great. In 2015, Jim's wife, Melodye, reached out to me. She and I had worked together during the 90s, drifted apart, and then reconnected via...

"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." - Ralph Waldo Emerson Embracing Your Originality I've always been unique and quirky. You either get me or you don't. And my writing reflects my distinctive style. My characters swear, drink, and are iron-willed even though they have at least one insecurity that brings them to their knees. My stories reflect my life, my original experiences. The narrative can be rife with slang and...