Let the Story Begin

About ten years ago, while my sister-in-law and I did dishes in my folks’ kitchen, we divulged ideas for books we’d like to write someday. She, a seasoned author and editor, spoke as if writing a novel were the most natural thing in the world. Coming from her, my dream actually sounded possible.

Misconceptions about Writing

Several years ago, when I was faced with unexpected time off between jobs, I sat down at the computer, opened a blank document, and set out to write my first story.