The Inspiration behind The Truth She Knew by J.A. Owenby
Posted by virgowriter in Guest Bloggers, Inspiration on September 13, 2016
The Inspiration behind The Truth She Knew by J.A. Owenby The Truth She Knew by J.A. Owenby offers an honest and powerful glimpse into mental illness, the meaning of true love, and the psychological waltz that a daughter dances as she endures her mother’s unpredictable emotions, manipulation, and abuse. A few years ago, I met […]
The Birth of a Novel; or, How I Got the Idea for The Intersection by Brad Windhauser
Posted by virgowriter in Brad, Guest Bloggers, Inspiration on September 8, 2016
The Birth of a Novel; or, How I Got the Idea for The Intersection by Brad Windhauser I grew up in LA’s San Fernando Valley and then moved to San Diego for college. Graduate school drew me east, and in 2000 I moved to Philadelphia. Immediately, I loved the more urban environment than any other […]
All Talk, All Action
Posted by wordimprovisor177 in Darlene on August 19, 2016
By Darlene Cah I write fiction, specifically short stories and flash. But before I entered the world of narrative, I wrote and performed sketch comedy, humorous essays and, as a copywriter in traditional advertising, radio and TV commercials. I didn’t even consider trying my hand at fiction. Frankly, it scared me. Still does, sometimes. Then […]
Work All Your Mental Muscle Groups- The Benefits of Writing in Different Genres by Brad Windhauser
Posted by virgowriter in Brad on August 13, 2016
Work All Your Mental Muscle Groups- The Benefits of Writing in Different Genres by Brad Windhauser In high school, I ran track. I wasn’t competitive (wasn’t my goal), but I enjoyed being in shape, liked my teammates, and enjoyed pushing myself during practice. One of the great things I learned while being a part of […]
Brad Windhauser’s new Philadelphia-set novel, The Intersection, will be released September 8th
Posted by virgowriter in Brad, News on August 10, 2016
Happy to announce that Brad Windhauser’s new Philadelphia-set novel, The Intersection, will be released September 8th. Advance praise for The Intersection: “In this engrossing, sharp-sighted novel, Windhauser places us at the intersection of people who defy suffering even as their pain threatens to strangle them. These are strong characters, fiery and deserving of our attention, […]
They, Too, Dislike It: 12 Artists Who Crossed Genres and Wrote Poetry
Posted by Ron Hayes in Guest Bloggers on August 3, 2016
by Ron Hayes Ah, poetry. Who hasn’t taken a stab at slapping couplets together in a lovesick attempt to show that special someone just how special they really are? Who hasn’t memorized a favorite limerick and then later decided to improve on it, change it, or otherwise contribute something fresh in an attempt to make […]
From Curious to Furious: Confessions of a Research Junkie
Posted by wordimprovisor177 in Conducting Research, Darlene, The Business of Writing on July 30, 2016
By Darlene Cah If you had told me when I was in high school or college that I would become addicted to research, I would have laughed in your face—I’m talking coffee-spraying-from-mouth laughed! It would have been hysterical (in the literal sense of the word), not to mention messy. I’ll blame my penchant for research […]
Using Pinterest As a Research Tool
Posted by jarviswrites in Character, Conducting Research, How I Write, Jennie, Research, Setting, The Craft Of Writing on July 25, 2016
by Jennie Jarvis As a fiction writer, most of my job entails making crap up. Yes, my stories are based in realities, and it’s important for those realties to ring true in the hearts and minds of my readers. Sometimes, this means doing a little traditional research. Lately, I’ve been spending hours watching videos […]
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