Location, Location, Location
When worlds collide in Texas, there’s a novel (or ten) in it.
A Habit of Hiding: Coming Soon
My novel, A Habit of Hiding, awaits a publisher. But that’s no reason you can’t get a sneak peek.
Finding Satisfaction in the Last Shot on the Last Day
Being on the water in Maine taught me that the most unexpected things are the ones that bring lasting satisfaction.
Three Surprising Sources for Writers ISO Ideas
Inspiration strikes in strange and unexpected ways. But when it doesn’t strike, there are some tricks to juice it along.
Three Things Scrivener Can Do You Probably Haven’t Thought Of
There are a few things Scrivener can do that you probably can’t do without. Once you know what they are.
How To Celebrate The Holidays Like A Texan
Holiday greetings from Texas to all y’all. I’m anticipating some celebrating, aren’t you?
The Next Best Thing To Time Travel
If only I could rev up my Time Machine for my historical fiction research. Instead, I made a few workarounds.
Yes, America, You Have a Choice
There are a few choices to make on Tuesday, November 8. In case you haven’t heard.
When Every Angle Edges Up
When every angle leads up, you can’t fight it. And your iPhone has a way of showing your eye where to go.
A Mirror Image Made Painterly
How I made a scene turn painterly with brushstrokes of color and light using a wobbly river for a canvas.
How To Frame A Photo For Effect
There’s more than one way to frame a photo.
Creativity Works…When You Work It
If you’re a creative type, you already know this. But who doesn’t need this reminder, every now and then?
Is This Any Way To Have Fun?
Who wouldn’t have fun at Austin’s Big Rock Candy Mountain? Here are the delights that await on the annual Weird Homes Tour.
When The Narrow View Widens Out, It Becomes Universal
Building on our own experiences and emotions creates the truest art we can make.
While We’re On The Subject Of Details…
Your camera must always be ready to take in what your eyes can’t. But since it helps to be ready at the right time, here are three tips.
What To Do When The Details Surround You
If you believe, as I do, that life is lived in the details, your camera must always be ready to take in what you can’t.
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