Aristotle analyzed a bunch of Greek dramas and wrote about their structure. Based on that study, he strictly defined the characteristics of a tragic hero. Why is that important? Because…Continue readingRomeo Was Not a Hero
Big Impact, Few Words Flash fiction is a very short story. While there is no set word count, flash fiction stories are usually less than 1000 words and can be…Continue readingWhat Is Flash Fiction
I exited the plane at the Austin airport, orange bridesmaid dress in tow. Orange, really? In UT town, orange only has one meaning–the Longhorn football team. What was Christie thinking?…Continue readingJust Cause
I reread books a lot. I do it because I love them–the story, the writing, and the ending. They are old friends. They are fun to read. They are absorbing.…Continue readingDo You Reread Your Books?
Social media certainly thinks so. There’s no denying that romance novels get a bad rap. One only has to look at the questions on Quora (along with comments on other…Continue readingWhy Does Romance Get A Bad Rap?
Why do we (readers and writers) need to justify happy endings? I want to finish a book with a sigh and a smile, encouraged about the goodness of life. Recent…Continue readingI Love Happy Endings
