For a long time I've been wondering how crazy stupid a person has to be to ever become a writer. Think about it. It's a very solitary existence. You do most everything by yourself. Writing is very internal. You sit and watch people so you can learn about them. . You do a lot of …
Reflection on Story Present
I've been struggling with my new story "Remember Me in the Halls of Valhalla" for several weeks now. To put things in perspective I haven't been writing a lot lately. Personal stuff has roared in and stolen much of my time. It happens. But I have kept this story on the front burner in my …
Wake Up Call to Failure
Had my confidence badly shaken this weekend as regards my writing. It worked out in the end, at least I hope so. But it was a wake up call. Dealing with loss of confidence has always been a problem with writing. I tend to skate high above these sorts of things, but when faced with …
Hoover's Corner 