#soapbox

The Problem with Side Characters

Obviously, if you're writing an ensemble cast, there are no 'side characters', but for me, since I primarily author romance novels, I...

Mental Health in Fiction

I love fantasy—high fantasy, urban fantasy, sci-fi, and superhero tales. They’re all enchanting to me and one of the best vehicles for...

Dear Lucifer – Be Like Castle not Bones

I’m a big fan of the comic adaptation TV series Lucifer on FOX. A recent episode did a nod to its sister show Bones relating Lucifer’s...

Anne Rice – My Favorite Author, However Flawed

People often ask what authors were the most inspirational for me growing up, and for the most part, I didn’t have a lot of authors that...

Critical thinking is needed for all forms of writing

Every spring I participate as a judge for local Speech competitions in Minnesota. Sometimes I forget how seriously Minnesota takes its...