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The Witchcraft Of Writing, By Louisa Morgan
Every writer hears the question “Where do you get your ideas?” many times in their career. Different writers give different answers. The old joke response is “Cleveland,” but there are more serious ones, helpful ones, like long walks, showers, meditation, and so forth. My answer to the question is usually, “I don’t know.” My secret […]
Lessons From My Children…(I Mean, My Books)
Anyone who has more than one child knows the amazement that comes when you’re faced with visible evidence of how different your children are. One loves to run around outside, the other one only wants to curl up inside with the book. One loves everything pink and sparkly, and the other one wears nothing but […]
Interview with Hello, Stranger Author Barbara Moran
Barbara Moran is a graphic artist from Topeka, Kansas, who was not diagnosed with autism until she was in her early forties. She has spoken at autism conferences, and her artwork has been exhibited by Visionaries + Voices in Cincinnati, Ohio; at Bryn Mawr’s annual Art Ability show; and at the MIND Institute at the […]
The Shaman’s Guide to Power Animals
Almost ten years ago, in the middle of a volcanic lake in El Salvador, I was struck by a mysterious light beam during a late-night walk. After three hours of being unconscious, I awoke to realize that all of my perceptions of the world had changed. I had left my ordinary reality and was now […]
Writing like Raising the Dead
I write like a necromancer. But not a good necromancer— rather, one who bumbles through the ritual. I begin with the spark of life and an incomplete pile of bones rattling around in a heap on the ground. They’re ideas and connections, images and thoughts, and somehow, I know that if I put them together […]
Southeastern Ohio: Inspiration for the Luce Hansen Thriller Series
If you’ve never visited southeastern Ohio, you are missing out. Nestled along the edge of the Appalachian Mountains, it’s rolling hills and thick forest offer the perfect Americana backdrop, not to mention some of the most amazing sunrises and sunsets. I’ll admit that I’m partial to the area; my mother’s family has resided there and […]
Writing from Rejection: Inspiration to Publication
My debut novel, My Sister is Missing, was born out of rejection. The first novel I plucked up the courage to submit to agents received three full requests, but all came back with a resounding NO. One lovely agent told me that she loved my main character, but the premise of the novel got lost […]
Interview with Dr. Lynette Louise
By: Tsara Shelton INTRODUCTION I confess that both my sister and I, who are the most voracious readers in our family, believe Dr. Lynette Louise (The Brain Broad) might be the most gifted writer we’ve ever read. I also confess that she is our mom. Now, before you go thinking our opinion is less valid […]
Where Kilted Men Fell
1987 seems like aeons ago! Back then I was in my early twenties, having travelled from Australia to the UK to visit relatives and then drove north and explored Scotland. When I arrived at Inverness in the Scottish Highlands I enquired about historical points of interest. The words Culloden and battle were reverently spoken in […]
Inspiration Behind The Little Book Cafe
Inspiration. It’s a funny thing. It comes in many forms. I’ve been inspired by conversations with friends, people watching and eavesdropping (got to be my favourite thing to do, preferably in a pavement café with a glass of wine in hand) snippets in the media, even dreams. Deadlines can prove to be very … erm […]
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