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Author Archives: Susan
EDGAR AND I: We bond
Whether it’s just Sunday mornings in general or whether it’s his influence, it appears that I’m definitely in an EAP mood today. Continue reading
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WRITING: Voice and Tone
“Shall I dance for you?” I asked her, “My ballerina dance?” (The one that always cracked her up.) I heard no answer from the bed. I couldn’t even hear her breathing. My mother; the reason I was here. Wanting to … Continue reading Continue reading
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Reality: Reflections
I remember as a child, looking out my bedroom window across the river valley to the horizon and seeing the crucifix–a sure sign from Jesus meant just for me because my sister couldn’t see it. Every now and then I’d … Continue reading Continue reading
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WRITING: Commitment
Some parts of writing are hard; some are easy. Some get lost in the effort. On rereading “Jacob and Matilde”, it’s easy to see where I failed. Plot and timeline must be clarified–I, who am anal about precision have left … Continue reading Continue reading
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REALITY: Blogging
A word of thanks is due to Mr. E., who has encouraged writers to write, and introduced me to blogging. This most likely will dramatically reduce his daily e-mail. Continue reading
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ON WRITING: Rejection
Who among us has not been told, “I’d like to see it at about 80,000 words; about half of what you have.” What does this mean? Shall I rip out every other page and resubmit? This is the author’s frustration. … Continue reading Continue reading
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EDGAR AND I
Focus, focus I tell myself. My husband comes into the computer room and stands behind me for a few seconds. “What’s that?” he says. I quickly scan the screen to see what he might be referring to. “What?” I ask. … Continue reading Continue reading
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WRITING: Beginnings
Yet another easy-to-do Opening Line At fifty-five my best friend cuts and dyes her hair, buys a red sports car, and starts calling herself “Marty” (from “Martha”, for which I really can’t blame her). I’ve streaked my hair with blonde … Continue reading Continue reading
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WRITING: Characterization
An Exercise in Characterization through Action and Memes: It would seem odd to many people that I’d murdered Jack simply because in computer Solitaire he clicks up through the kings to win. I’ve told him a million times that if … Continue reading Continue reading
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EDGAR AND I: The Beginning
(Note: In support of the Edgar Allen Poe Museum and Mystery Writers of America, I purchased a brick and a 10″replica of EAP.) I don’t understand. The Edgar doll was supposed to inspire me to write. Sitting atop the computer … Continue reading Continue reading
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The Lost Children: A Charity Anthology