Mystery – June 22

“I want to see these bad, bad, bad, bad men come to grips with their humanity.” -James Ellroy, who as a ten-year-old boy on this date in 1958 was told by cops that his mother had been murdered....

SciFi/Fantasy – June 22

“My problem with fantasy, and horror, and related genres, is that sometimes the problems are illogical.”- Octavia Butler, born this date in 1947. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your...

A word about self-publishing for wri...

The fact that no one in the legacy publishing industry knows what makes a best seller is indisputable. That fact does not mean everyone in the legacy publishing industry is an idiot. Even if J.K. Rowling...

Literary – June 21

“One has to have the courage of one’s pessimism.” -Ian McEwan, born this date in 1948. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist is confident of a bad outcome in his/her quest,...

Big Questions – June 21

Which holiday do you most avoid celebrating? Journaling prompt: Spend 15-20 minutes writing your answer in the spirit of exploring yourself and the world around you. If you can answer with a simple “yes” or...

Journaling + Fiction – June 21

“There was truth and there was untruth, and if you clung to the truth even against the whole world, you were not mad.”George Orwell Journal prompt: Reflect on your previous journal entries and spend at least...

Romance – June 21

“I like a man who can run faster than I can.” -Jane Russell, born this date in 1921. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist fails to catch someone s/he is...