Category: On Writing
On Writing by Zhang Ling, author of Where Waters Meet
Winner of the Chinese Media Literature Award for Author of the Year, the Grand Prize of Overseas Chinese Literary Award, and Taiwan’s Open Book Award, Zhang Ling is a literary darling in her native China. Her 2009 novella, Aftershock, was made into China’s first IMAX movie and became the highest-grossing film in China at that time. In 2020, […]
The Inspiration Behind A MAN OF UNDERSTANDING
Diana Janney describes the inspiration behind her latest novel A Man of Understanding There are very many different approaches to writing fiction. Some authors will not write a novel until they have decided in advance what the hook will be that draws attention to the book. Others write in the belief that if they keep […]
LETTER TO MY YOUNGER SELF: Francesca Miracola
From being constantly gaslit to learning about denial of self, to understanding her personal trauma, Francesca Miracola’s debut memoir, I Got it From Here (She Writes Press, Apr 25, 2023), is an exploration of one woman’s journey to shed off the past mistakes and find healing from the years of domestic violence, generational trauma, and […]
“On Writing About the Unanswerable” by Joan F. Smith
“On Writing About the Unanswerable” by Joan F. Smith When I was very small, one of my parents told me breaking a bone was the worst pain I could ever feel. Soon after, I was five years old with a broken wrist from the slide at our local McDonald’s, thinking, Well, I did it. If this is going to be the […]
Reading without Seeing
Reading without Seeing Maggie Giles I have aphantasia. When I tell people this, it’s usually followed by the question “what’s that?” Aphantasia is often described as a visual condition, when one lacks the mind’s eye and are unable to picture images in their head, but in reality, aphantasia is a multisensory condition and it’s on […]
On Writing Release Yourself: 52 Lifestyle Ways to Conquer Stress
Stress less. Live more. As a survivor of complex post-traumatic stress disorder, I know a thing or two about stress. More importantly, I know even more about perseverance and triumphing over traumas/chronic stress. I intimately know the trauma psyche, the physiological embodiments of chronic stress, and stress-induced behavioral consequences. Most importantly, I know how to […]
Writing Fiction for Mature Readers
Writing Fiction for Mature Readers I’ve always believed fiction is where universal truths are best revealed, and diverse characters enhance curiosity and empathy. However, as a mature woman, I often long to be immersed in a story dealing with what my peers are dealing with: the challenges of aging and the realization that many of […]
THE UNUSUAL PATH OF A FIRST TIME AUTHOR by Christina Ford
THE UNUSUAL PATH OF A FIRST TIME AUTHOR by Christina Ford It’s interesting in life how many times we reinvent. Science tells us our bodies are cellular different every seven years. So, in essence, a new you. We’ve often had several careers, and don’t get me started on the vast array of “loves of my […]
Authors Interviewing Characters: Katie Graykowski
About Texas Rose Happily Ever After (April 2023) From International Bestselling Author Katie Graykowski comes a story about love, laughter, and ranching. The fifth installment of A Texas Rose Ranch series will prove that everything is bigger in Texas and love will always find a way. Swacovian Crown Princess Alexandra Louisa Eleanor Evangeline Von Claremont […]
The Brave New World of AI
By Gay Yellen I’ve been following the growing debate on the pros and cons of Artificial Intelligence, and while there’s good news about AI, there’s a lot of scary news, too. Good news exists in the medical arena. For example, AI can double-check prescription orders to help doctors avoid accidentally prescribing the wrong medication. AI […]
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