I am by nature an eternally optimistic person, and I believe this has served me well as an author. That optimism, combined with my dogged determination to finish things I’ve started, seems to be the perfect storm for getting books written. So while I have had my low points asContinue Reading
I think the biggest emotional challenge for most writers is rejection. Writing is a competitive business. There are way more authors needing publishers than publishers needing authors. So, rejection is more the rule than the exception. But it’s still hard to take. I usually can’t write at all for aContinue Reading
I have a lot of neck and shoulder issues. I have an office job, so along with writing in my free time, I’m sitting at a computer 8-5. Also, when I’m really focused on a writing project, usually in the first draft stage, I don’t exercise as much as IContinue Reading
For me the biggest physical challenges come from my eleven years dealing with incurable lymphoma, and two (so far) courses of chemotherapy, which have left permanent side effects such as weight gain from high dose steroids, trouble with concentration, and now shaky hands. Eating as healthy as possible, walking, andContinue Reading