Author Timeline – the second half
A few days ago, I wrote about my writing journey from 2006 to 2017. Today’s post completes the look back from 2018 to 2025. One thing that became clear as
May 23, 2025
A few days ago, I wrote about my writing journey from 2006 to 2017. Today’s post completes the look back from 2018 to 2025. One thing that became clear as
Just the other day I realized that I’ve began my writing journey almost 20 years ago in 2006 when the concept for what became Unravelled first took shape. That realization
I’m outlining a new novel which is always an exciting task. Over time, I’ve changed how I outline adapting techniques from various sources and gaining confidence as I went along.
The other day, a Facebook post asked writers to name an author who had inspired them the most. To me, that was the wrong question. Just like asking someone ‘what
Whenever I reread one of my novels – typically for editing purposes – I alternate between delight and dismay. Delight – well done, Mary! Dismay – come on, Mary, you
December has been chaotic as well as joyful, so my apologies for letting so much time go by without a new blog post. As some of you know, this blog
Since 2009, I’ve written historical fiction, occasionally bringing a contemporary perspective by constructing a dual timeline narrative. But in 2018, while participating in a writing workshop, I asked my assigned
Donald Maass wrote a book quite a while ago called The Career Novelist. At one point, I borrowed a copy and printed Chapter 13 titled The Bottom Line: Storytelling and
I love diagrams – perhaps this stems from twenty years as a consultant. Or perhaps it’s the pleasing symmetry of creating a picture that encapsulates a concept or idea. Whichever
Authors Alana White and Patricia Hudson tackled this topic at the June 2023 Historical Novel Society conference headlining with this question: Who will take your story from good to great?
The historical fiction author behind A Writer of History...
