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.
