Last year, I started a survey to find out what readers of my books like to read. I include a link to the survey when I welcome new subscribers to my email list. It's an eclectic collection. I was surprised to see so much fantasy among the favorites. Maybe readers of my current books will... Continue Reading →
Are you burger or filet? The dilemma of genre
I've had quite a few stories published in online and print literary journals in the last five years. And quite a few not published. I recently received a rejection from a publication that provides brief feedback in return for a small contribution when you submit. As I read the comments, it became apparent that the... Continue Reading →
Stacked—or, the reader’s dilemma
No, I don't mean that kind of stacked. (Perhaps you have grown accustomed to following the The Write Transition and now expect all writing blogs to effortlessly---and humorously---combine discussion of bodily functions and body parts with writing wisdom.) I'm talking about a stack that rises on the nightstand to a ridiculous height. Okay, maybe we... Continue Reading →