2020 Reads that Upped my Writing Game

2020 was a banner year for my reading habit. At least it was good for something, right? I read/listened to 152 books this past year, a new record for me. If you’re a voracious reader and you don’t keep track of the books you read, I highly recommend you start. It’s gratifying to look back…

Worldbuilding for Fantasy

I’m writing a fantasy series. This past week I’ve suspended my writing in favor of planning, plotting, and worldbuilding. Some of this I achieved alone in the solitude of my office. But the best ideas come when I am working with another–especially my daughter. We discussed power and the needs of the citizens of my…