Getting wet to vote is vitally important on Election day this year. In Dallas, the rain may be excessive, according to the weather sages. Floods,…
A fellow writer dared her readers to write two sentence mysteries for Halloween. I think it’s supposed to help writers become more creative and build…
“I have no time to write. I love to write but I just don’t have the time right now.” I’ve heard that excuse over and…
A couple months after graduating from college, in August 2012, I applied for an entry level finance position with an airline. No one responded. I…
When I moved to a smaller town a little over a year ago, my life changed dramatically. Although the relocation entailed only a 20 mile…
Sachse Public Library-Special Event Footsteps to Mysteries Reavis Z. Wortham knew he wanted to be a writer from the time he was 10, living in…
Portlandia at Work Last week big signs appeared on the street where we are staying temporarily in Portland: “No parking, Filming Portlandia.” I was over-wrought…
Lighting struck me last week when I attended a fabulous writing conference in Portland, Oregon. I had the good fortune to hear Luke Ryan*, who…
A Letter to Governor Rick Perry of Texas Governor Perry, you decided to send 1000 Texas National Guard troops to protect our border. What about…
I’m fearful watching television sometimes. I suppose everyone is fearful watching TV sometimes. Today I’m fearful for the children crossing our borders. I’m fearful for what…