Get into the spirit of the spooky season and consider some of the ways villains can improve your writing!
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My Favorite Villain
Villains are hugely important in a compelling story. Too often they’re painted in quick brush strokes, making shallow, uninteresting characters.
More Magical Origin Stories… By Fans Like You!
In my last blog entry I shared a few of the entries from my recent Origin Story contest. The competition invited fans of my books to imagine the background of any character from one of my books, and write a short piece of fiction outlining their history. I can’t tell you how pleased I am that so many of my readers took up the challenge… and did it so well!
Magical Origin Stories Written by Readers
I recently invited fans of my books to dig deep into their imaginations and write their own origin stories for any character from one of my books. The results were simply fantastic! Of course, I knew my fans were a talented bunch, but their creativity and enthusiasm for these characters and their stories was a joy to read. And now that the contest is complete, it is my great pleasure to share some of the winning stories with you.
Giving Birth to a New Book
I’ve often thought that bringing a new story into the world is a lot like bringing a new child into the world. Of course, a real child is much more special and miraculous than a book-child. And a real child is also more huggable and full of surprises. Even so…the metaphor still applies.
How Are You Inspired by Nature?
I remember feeling an extraordinary sense of peace as I wondered what amazing stories this two-thousand-year-old tree could tell.
The Real Story of THE ANCIENT ONE
The story of THE ANCIENT ONE began over 20 years ago when I was on a solo hike in the California wilderness.
The Crazy Story of How I Met Madeleine L’Engle
If you walk in the direction of your dreams, you open yourself to serendipity, and good things will happen. Maybe the best example I can give you of this is how I met Madeleine L’Engle.
Why Write About Nature?
Wilderness has the power to reach us, stirring our souls in strong and surprising ways.
How I Got My Start As A Writer
I have always loved the world of stories, ever since I was a kid.