Author: ldanley

Born in Chicago, Lynne Danley obtained her BA in Humanities from New College of California in San Francisco, majoring in English and interdisciplinary social sciences. Throughout her working life in healthcare administration, research and education, Lynne wrote and edited reports, articles and a textbook. She has guest reviewed for academic journals and owned a freelance writing and editing business. Away from the computer, she reads voraciously; loves walking, cooking and gardening; and cheers on her favorite sports teams and athletes. She lives in Hillsboro, Oregon with her husband Terry, her "alpha-beta" and biggest cheerleader.

October 31, 2024

McMenamins

If you’ve never been to a McMenamins, you’re missing out on an amazing treat. McMenamins is an experience.

February 20, 2024

Beta Readers, Editors and Critiquers 2: Editors and Critiquers

I’ve done all I can do on this draft of my written work. I know I need help, but I’m not sure where to turn. When do I need a beta reader, an editor, or a critiquer? And what’s the difference?

December 3, 2023

Beta Readers, Editors and Critiquers 1: Beta Readers

I’ve finished my first draft. I know I need help, but where do I turn? Do I need a beta reader, an editor, or a critiquer? And what’s the difference?

September 4, 2023

Character Name Dos and Dont’s: Write Right! Annoyance #4

Character names provoked some strong reactions from our annoyed readers. Confusing or ill-fitting character names can make for books readers don’t finish.

August 20, 2023

Marionberries: Oregon Author

Sadly, their season is coming to an end. But marionberries, the delectable berry used to create Oregon’s state pie, are still available for us to enjoy all year.

August 2, 2023

Dialogue Don’ts: Write Right! Annoyance #3

As they read spoken and internal conversations, our readers’ annoyances covered three different areas. Let’s check them out and dialogue about dialogue.

July 24, 2023

Trillium Lake and Timberline Lodge: Oregon Author

The Oregon Author is ready for a vacation. Let’s take a day trip to Trillium Lake, Oregon and stop at Timberline Lodge on the way home.

June 29, 2023

Crime Fiction: Write Right!

Will we write literary fiction or a work that falls into one of the many commercial genres? Let’s talk about one of the most popular and diverse genres: crime fiction.

June 9, 2023

Latino Cultural Festival 2023: Oregon Author

The 17th annual Latino Cultural Festival took place on June 4, 2023. I was there with my camera and my appetite, ready for great Latin American food, music, vibrant colors and fun.

April 13, 2023

Hillsboro, Oregon – 10 Things to Love: Oregon Author

My characters live in Hillsboro, Oregon. Let’s make this growing and diverse city the first stop on our tour of this beautiful state.