I am quietly celebrating the first day of baseball season. (By "quietly," of course, I mean yelling with joy at each Mariner hit, run, and great defensive play as they blow their opening game wide open in the ninth inning. It's now 10 to 3, M's over the Angels, and that's why I'm hoarse.) "Opening … Continue reading Opening Day: Baseball Lessons for Life
How things happen
This month, my contribution to The Writers' Vineyard is about the curious ways things come about, at least in my writing life. How about yours - do you live according to plan, or do things just happen? Here's a teaser. Each spring offers these opportunities to take the universe up on its invitation to pursue … Continue reading How things happen
Spring Turbulence
Over the last weeks, here in the valley, our weather mirrors the turbulence of all change. We've had snow, sun, wind, rain; days turn from cold to warm to cold again in a heartbeat. We're on the cusp. The calendar counts the official transition to spring today, but it's clear we're still en route. Don't … Continue reading Spring Turbulence
The Luck of the Irish: Celia Breslin in our Lucky 13 series
I'm thrilled to welcome Celia Breslin, author of urban-fantasy-romance Haven, to our lucky 13 series. Apropos to the month of March, when we celebrate all things Irish, Celia's contribution includes her Irish grandmother. Perhaps there is no greater luck in life than to have a wise grandmother to share tales and treats. Celia lives in California with … Continue reading The Luck of the Irish: Celia Breslin in our Lucky 13 series
Jane Toombs, Thank You
The beautiful and prolific author Jane Toombs died earlier this month. She contributed the first guest post on the Lucky 13 theme here at Point No Point, in October of 2013. Her story of luck in writing and luck in love made for a delightful start to the series. Jane wrote well over 100 books, … Continue reading Jane Toombs, Thank You
What’s in a name? Julie Eberhart Painter tells us.
Back by popular demand, Julie Eberhart Painter shares thoughts about her new book, Morning After Midnight. In this story, unsettled times and dysfunctional families force young lovers to rethink their values and find love between the States. What’s in a name? Sometimes the title for a WIP comes trippingly off the tongue/inherently out of the … Continue reading What’s in a name? Julie Eberhart Painter tells us.
Old school? An Alien’s Guide is out in print!
Love paper? Adore the weight of a book in your hands? Cherish the ability to dog-ear a page? Good news: An Alien's Guide to World Domination is now out in paperback. As of today, you can order it from BURST, the publisher's web store or from Amazon. Coming soon to other online retailers, too.
The Miraculous Jumble Pile
You know that pile of stuff in your basement, garage, or attic? Well, my mind seems to have one, too. And sometimes, it hides a great idea for a story. That's what my contribution to The Writers Vineyard this month is all about. Here's an excerpt: Preparing the first 27 pages (why 27? who knows, … Continue reading The Miraculous Jumble Pile
Speak love
Thought for Valentine's day: "Love ain't better left unspoken" (M. Fountain, Wounds). Speak love into being today.
Lucky 13: Jude Johnson, the Tango, and Carpe Diem
I'm thrilled to welcome Jude Johnson today for the latest installment in our Lucky 13 series. Jude is the author of a contemporary romance novella trilogy set amid the rigors of ballroom dancing called Save the Last Dance: A Dangerous Dance, A Wicked Waltz, and A Torrid Tango. She also created the Dragon & Hawk saga, a … Continue reading Lucky 13: Jude Johnson, the Tango, and Carpe Diem
Elizabeth Fountain, Author 