Tips & Tricks
Stuff to learn from.More Black Friday Shopping Tips
You may recall that last year I posted 5 Stress-Busting Black Friday Shopping Tips. In employing those tips this year, I realized I had a few more dollops of wisdom... Read More »
7 Simple Tips to Help the Earth
Happy Earth Day 2011! How many trash bags do you use every week? I was astonished when, talking with a young married friend, I discovered that her two-person family disposed... Read More »
5 Stress-Busting Black Friday Shopping Tips
Going out early on Black Friday? A little forethought and planning can help make your day more successful and less stressful. Here’s some tips that have turned my Black Friday... Read More »
Why the Sequel to That Book You Love Will Never Be Written
“I really loved that book. When are you going to write a sequel?” People ask me that question all the time. I hear it from fans at conventions, in email, and... Read More »
HOW BIG IS YOUR SANDBOX?
Why Tie-In Writers Need to Play at Home, Too (Originally featured in the newsletter of the International Association of Media Tie-In Writers.) Been out to the sandbox lately? As Tie-In... Read More »
Tips for Writing – Secret #1: Sit Your Ass Down
I just put up a video on YouTube with my first “secret tip” for writing. If it doesn’t play above, you can view it directly on YouTube. Be sure to... Read More »








