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Why My Witch Solves Mysteries with Tarot — Not Magic Spells
Maren Lilienthal, Cyrus Harper, and a mysterious adversary from The Wheel of the Year Mysteries hold Tarot cards that unveil their destinies and intentions: Maren with the Wheel of Fortune, Cyrus with the Knight of Pentacles, and the shadowy figure with the Magician card, foretelling a tale of magick love, and looming conflict. Fifteen years ago, I had an idea for a mystery novel. The sleuth would be a witch. The problem? I had no idea how a witch would actually solve the cri
2 days ago


Turning the Wheel: Organizing for Creativity in 2026
I'm using organization as a theme to improve creativity and productivity.
Jan 15


AI-Generated Art as a Writing Tool
Let me begin by saying that I am well aware of the controversy around AI-Generated art, and this post is in no way suggesting commercial...
Jun 14, 2023


The Ordinary Villain
AKA My Pal the Serial Killer Advice in writer blogs goes in cycles. Lately, I've read several posts about villains and antagonists. They...
Apr 25, 2022


Why writers must read When Breath Becomes Air
You that seek what life is in death, Now find it air that once was breath. Baron Brooke Fulke Greville, A young neurosurgeon faced with a...
Feb 6, 2022


The word for 2022: PUBLISH
I am motivated to publish this year, and my goals for 2022 reflect that motivation. Since it's the last day of the first month, I decided...
Jan 30, 2022


When you're stuck. . .
So, you're moving along in your novel, patting yourself on the back., and feeling like you're the next GRR Martin or JK Rowling. Then out...
May 27, 2021


Pet Peeves of Readers & Writers
I've been running the Diction report in the Pro-Writing Aid tool. Let me stop right now to say I love editing tools, so this is not a...
Mar 19, 2021


Lessons for Fantasy Writers from Game of Thrones
Opening credits shown because we haven't heard this music in a long time! If your writing/critique group deals primarily in epic fantasy...
Mar 18, 2021
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