My first article in The Writer magazine

As I've said before, I've been reading and/or subscribing to The Writer magazine for decades. Yeah, I ain't exactly a spring chicken as we say here in the South. ; ) The August issue marks the debut of the column the folks at The Writer graciously invited me to write for them -- Dueling With Words. The column will run every other issue in the magazine's "Take Note" section. For my first column, I chose as my topic: "Really get to know your characters." If you're not already a subscriber, The Writer is available at bookstores and newsstands pretty much everywhere in the U.S.


My first column. Yes, I am thrilled! (It's on pages 10-11.)



A gracious welcome for me to the magazine by The Writer editor Jeff Reich. (It's the second paragraph.)

Tomorrow, I'll give you an update on my progress writing the synops for Raine Benares Books 5 and 6.

And BTW -- If you have any writing-related questions, send 'em on. I'll do my best to answer them for you.

Lisa