Elvis, the American Dream, & Transformation in Storytelling
Elvis is Everywhere The year I came to the United States, Elvis was everywhere. He died three days after I[…]
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Elvis is Everywhere The year I came to the United States, Elvis was everywhere. He died three days after I[…]
Read moreAnd how to structure it As I continue to writhe in the throes of my edit (YES, still editing the[…]
Read moreIn what is shaping up to be a controversial decision (at least according to social media), Simon & Schuster’s new[…]
Read moreI’m currently in the throes of an edit, and unlike my earlier edits on this MS, this one focuses on[…]
Read moreAs writers, we are instructed to read widely within our genres. The advice is solid. We need to understand what[…]
Read moreI am thrilled to welcome award winning author Jodé Millman to the Miss Demeanors. Jodé reviews books for Booktrib.com and she[…]
Read moreEmbodied writing connects the mind and body, allowing writers to access deeper layers of creativity and insight. It involves tuning into physical sensations, emotions, and instincts as a way to inform the writing process. Instead of just relying on intellect, writers engage their bodies to explore their characters and stories more fully.
Read moreSensational can mean many things. It can mean fabulous, trashy, astounding. But that’s not what I’m writing about today. Today,[…]
Read moreYes, yes, we are inundated all the time with newsletters and substacks flying at us like confetti on New Year’s.[…]
Read moreI was having a discussion with my critique partners the other day, and one of them, Matt Witten, mentioned how[…]
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