[NOTE: I submit this blog post as a writer, a reader, and a regular, everyday person. When I use the word ‘we,’ I’m referring to the collective, as in all writers, all readers or all citizens.] In the real world, where what happens to us via laws and public policy really matters, we seem to be okay with the fact that those we hire (read: “elect”) to represent us in government, are not straight with us. Basically, they lie. Even as candidates for office they lie, either directly or by ... VIEW POST
How Reliable are Memories?
I remember you ... sort of The past is a province in a fairy tale, suspended in the midst of pain, beauty and freedom. It is a universe of mirrors and an infinitely arbitrary, yet exciting, itinerary of metamorphosis. Journalist Cesare ... VIEW POST
How to Immerse Readers in a Foreign Language ….
... even if they don't understand a word of it on page one. Adoro l’Italia. I love the food, the people, the architecture, the sound of the language—you name it. So I set my latest romantic suspense novel, The Lair, in Verona, a beautiful, historic city located on the Adige River in the Veneto region of Italy. La campagna intorno a Verona è molto bella! There are hundreds of gorgeous locales in Italy, but you can’t go wrong with the area around Verona; it’s very beautiful.. There, in the ... VIEW POST
A Six-Step Plan to Lose Weight … and Gain a Delicious Writing Life
How many times have you heard—or said—the following statements (be honest now): “I really need to lose some weight” or “I’d really like to write a book someday.” Confession time: I’ve made both of those comments on numerous occasions over the years. It seemed I was destined to be one of those who spend their lives peppering their conversations with “woulda’s,” “coulda’s” and “shoulda’s.” But in the latter part of 2013 some craziness overtook me and I decided to follow through, at least on the ... VIEW POST
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