The Gift of Not Getting
Sometimes the best gifts are the ones you don’t receive.
Dad and the Family Fudge
At this time of year I think about my dad, even more than I do at other times of year, which is a lot. Dad was born approximately 25 miles from our place in Prescott, WA, in the small town of Starbuck, December 24, 1924. He and his twin, Donald, were 3 months...
Fictional Characters
Choosing a fictional character is only the first step. To create someone believable, you need to know what makes them tick.
Desk Top Survey
I once had the idea to write a story about someone based on the entries to their check register. That type of compact, personal record seemed a gold mine of information as to what someone feels is important, where they go, who they see. I didn’t use that idea when I...
