Help Me Name a Fictional Virus

When I asked for help naming a bad guy I got a lot of responses. While I came with my … More

My First Rejection Notice – Ouch!

It’s official. I am a writer now. I received my first rejection notice. It’s funny because my submission was about … More

I dragged my feet in making this decision, but with just hours left to sign up for the NYC Midnight … More

She began putting her gear into the pack with careful precision. Every ounce counted. Her toothbrush was missing most of … More

His hands were rough and he smelled like dirt and rotten peaches at the end of every day. Gary Henderson … More

I learned a simple yet valuable lesson within the first chapter of Francine Prose’s book, Reading Like a Writer. It … More