It's true. Not a book title, those I enjoy coming up with. I'm talking about a blog post title. Today it's just too much. Anywho, onward. Because I did a quick print format for [Echo Mike Papa] yesterday, I thought maybe someone would be interested in how I do that and what I've learned over … Continue reading Some days a title is just too hard.
Writerly Advice
There’s notes and more notes!
Not so long ago, I decided to revamp my teaching text. And I quickly realised I'd left things out that needed to be in. Oops. It's not the end of the world. Most of the missing information became class notes and handouts. Easy peasy. I spent some time over the weekend and all Monday morning … Continue reading There’s notes and more notes!
A few observations …
As you all know, I'm a writer and as such I read a lot. And I do tend to come across some 'interesting' books. You know what I do with the ones that absolutely astound me with their nonsense. That's right. They become a teaching tool. So this is the thing - I'm reading a … Continue reading A few observations …
You taught me why.
My first main character was pretty awesome. Not in the very beginning of her life, but as I grew into her and she grew into me. As she taught me to let go and trust that I knew how to do this, she became more like a person and less like a collection of words … Continue reading You taught me why.
Author Interrogations: Stephen Johnson
Kia ora,Welcome to a new interrogation! Get comfortable and settle in … got a cuppa? Who are you?I’m Stephen Johnson, an Australian who has lived in Auckland for 35 years. My fiction journey started at 61 when I fled a media career to drive a motorhome around Europe for seven months. I wanted to escape work. … Continue reading Author Interrogations: Stephen Johnson
Author Interrogation: WG Walters
Hello! This morning we have another interrogation! Get a cuppa and come and meet our author of the day. What makes you tick? I started writing at age seven when I wrote a one-page mystery based on our neighbors getting robbed. I wouldn't stop despite my dad getting upset and knew when I was thirteen … Continue reading Author Interrogation: WG Walters
Author Interrogations: Kelly Young
Kia ora,Come in, sit down.Did you get a coffee or some sort of beverage? You’ve got time. Go make one now then come back. This author is a new author to me so we’re learning together today.Let’s get into those questions! Who are you?My name is Kelly Young, and I write under that name because as … Continue reading Author Interrogations: Kelly Young
Author Interrogation: Mark Bastable
Kia ora,This morning we have someone I’ve known for longer than I care to admit but we’ve never met in person. Who knows, one day we might. Settle in with a cuppa … here we go: Who are you?I’m Londoner, married to an American, with three grown-up kids. I’ve run parallel lives. One track was as … Continue reading Author Interrogation: Mark Bastable
Author Interrogations: DA Howe
Kia ora,Throw your hands together to welcome today’s guest. We know each other in real life, occasionally we are ladies who lunch. we do have lively discussions about writing and writing software, and especially outlining. It took a bit of convincing to get this guest here, settle in, and enjoy.Who are you?D.A. Howe is my … Continue reading Author Interrogations: DA Howe
Author Interrogations: Jinny Alexander
Kia ora, This is a treat, an author I don’t know yet! Can’t wait to read all about her. Let’s get into those questions (I’m quite nosy so buckle in): Who are you? What makes you tick?Hi! I’m nosy too, so I’ll be asking right back. And I love to chat to people, so… you asked … Continue reading Author Interrogations: Jinny Alexander
Cat Connor 