Planning for Success

I’m a touch anal retentive. I like rules. In fact, it’s how I make my living. I like knowing what’s going to happen so I plan things out, even for contingencies that won’t likely happen. I’m very well prepared for the zombie apocalypse, btw. But by planning, I take...

Characters+Conflict = Plot

When I think of writing, I think of a recipe. I know some writers are loathe to think of a formula for a book, but for me – scientist, plotter, chart maker extraordinaire – I hope that by following even a basic recipe I will produce a good product. The recipe is...

Spotlight on…Sara Dobie Bauer!

A Writer’s House is pleased to welcome Sara Dobie Bauer, a writer, model, and mental health advocate with a creative writing degree from Ohio University. Her short story, “Don’t Ball the Boss,” was nominated for the Pushcart Prize, inspired by her shameless crush on...

Initial attraction

In most romance stories, the first meeting sets the tone for the relationship. But many authors rely on looks to bring the hero and heroine together. The sexy way she looks in a dress or bikini. The way his tux fits his shoulders or jeans hug his butt. What are some...

Tag! You’re it!

I have been tagged by Gerri Bowen  to play along with this Q&A, so here goes!! Rules: Thank the blogger who tagged you. Thank you, Gerri. It’s been great seeing you again! Answer the ten questions you were given by that blogger. Nominate ten people, give them ten...

Spotlight on…Amanda Uhl

I’m excited to welcome Amanda Uhl, fellow author and member of Northeast Ohio RWA, to the spotlight today. Amanda has always had a fascination with the mystical. Having drawn her first breath in a century home rumored to be haunted, you might say she was “born” into...