The story continues with Susie’s Higher Self first interrupting and then participating in a talk given by her Grampa Izak, at which her parents were present… Susie Susan is shifting in me again. This time I feel different—I am closer to her. I knew it would happen someday. Energy flows into me—from her. Knowing itContinue reading “Understanding Susie’s Spiritual Journey”
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Exploring Higher Self in Fiction: Susie’s Journey
My novel continues… At the age of 10, Susie had just taken the next step toward becoming aware of her “Higher Self.” Izak After my talk at the center, Jake invited me to go to that café down the street from Matt and Lisa’s Place with him, Rose, and Susie. Susie and I were walkingContinue reading “Exploring Higher Self in Fiction: Susie’s Journey”
Exploring Character Depth through Discovery Writing
Work on my current “Work in Progress” continues. I am beginning to see where it is going, anyway. Izak was wrapping up his remarks—at least, the part he’d shared with me. Susie hadn’t looked away from him once. “Emily said she knew I’d understand,” he said, his voice straining. “That leaving us the way sheContinue reading “Exploring Character Depth through Discovery Writing”
Susie’s Journey: Understanding Her Potential Future Self
Rose “Mommy?” Susie’s brow scrunched a bit, seemingly deep in thought. Or maybe she was just squinting against a stray hair. I tucked a lock behind her ear and kept brushing. “Yes, baby?” “Why are we here?” “Do you mean, right now? We are getting you ready for school.” “I know that. But more thanContinue reading “Susie’s Journey: Understanding Her Potential Future Self”
Overcoming Writer’s Block: Finding Focus in Creative Stalls
For the past month, I have not been able to make progress on my newest novel. Some may think of this as having writer’s block. I’m not sure I agree with that label. I keep my Work in Progress in mind at all times when I am writing. I know that I will eventually findContinue reading “Overcoming Writer’s Block: Finding Focus in Creative Stalls”
My Journey: Writing My Tenth Novel and Beyond
So, the current Work in Progress will be my tenth novel. It has occurred to me that it could be the last in a series connected by recurring characters. Maybe that is one reason I am writing it so slowly. I remember how I felt when I finished my first one. A few of myContinue reading “My Journey: Writing My Tenth Novel and Beyond”
Susie’s Unexpected Question and the Evolution of Character Development
The evolution of Chapter 7 of my tenth Work in Progress continues. Here is how it started. 7Jake and Susie I pushed the slightly ajar door to Susie’s bedroom open, just in time to see her hurriedly lay her head on the pillow; her eyes clamped tightly in pretend sleep, her eyebrows furrowed in concentration.Continue reading “Susie’s Unexpected Question and the Evolution of Character Development”
Editing Insights: Keeping Readers Guessing
I am editing “The Scene,” my ninth Work In Progress. It didn’t come out quite the way I envisioned. Still, that is what makes Discovery Writing such a challenge —and so much fun. This part is also fun. I make sure I didn’t reveal too much. This way, no reader should be able to guessContinue reading “Editing Insights: Keeping Readers Guessing”
The Scene: A Journey Through Grief and Discovery
I am nearing completion of my ninth Work in Progress. I call it “The Scene.” I used my late wife Judy’s college creative writing paper, also titled “The Scene,” as a prompt. Her Scene is here. In my story, my character, Emily, takes Judy’s place as the writer of that Scene. The Scene, as aContinue reading “The Scene: A Journey Through Grief and Discovery”
Memory is the Key 