Romantic Fantasy

My ebook   Another Lifetime a romantic fantasy will be available the end of this week!     I am so thrilled...

  The editing process had taken some time but as all authors know that is the most time-consuming part of the book.

It will at this time be available on Kindle.....I may publish it on other devices and some print copies.

It is a paranormal love story involving other another world.  I think it can be considered a part sci-fi- fantasy and romance.

I will post a notice when Amazon puts it up for sale.  I would appreciate reviews on the book.

You can email with your questions if you like.


Have a wonderful day!

Creative Writing-What is in a name?

What is in a name?
"A rose by any other name would smell as sweet."

Shakespeare said that in Romeo and Juliet. Many writers and poets have used that same phrase.
Of course, the meaning behind it is "names are not important only the individuals are".

When writing a short story or novel, I attempt to put a lot of thought into the names of my characters.

I envision what they look like and how they act and then decide on names to match them.

I don't know how other writers chose their characters names but I have found that works for me.

So what is in a name?

I think it's important to the writer to pick the perfect name for the character they are creating.

In my book The Magic Herb- I picked the name Nora as the main character because she was a warm, kind, woman searching for happiness and love. A name like Bettany, Carol, or Monica etc I felt would not convey the troubles and challenges Nora faces in the story.

If you are a writer share how you pick names for your characters. If not, what's your opinion?
I would enjoy hearing your thoughts.


Until next time
Have a wonderful day!

Creative Writing- The End

Creative writing-  and the end in a story.  The end can be written many ways but most people that I have spoken to prefer a happy one.

Everyone expects a happy ending. I don't think we will ever become bored with happy endings...we don't mind some challenges in a story or even heartache but ultimately we want a happy ending. We want  that feel good ending that makes us glad that the story ended the way it did.


Personally, I rather have a happy ending...let the story take me on a journey of challenges, love, struggles that's fine but give me a happy ending!

What do you think?

Creative Writing- The Antagonist

In creative writing-- the antagonist how bad should they be?

In my previous post, mentioned about the protagonist in a story and there is always an antagonist as well.  I mean life has nice people and miserable people so it is important to have them in stories so that the reader can really relate and perhaps cheer for the character.

You need to have your antagonist  a bit of a bully or worse otherwise, how can you discover what your protagonist strengths and weaknesses are.

The reason for the antagonist is to bring out the best in the character otherwise the story is flat and rather boring.

So, how mean, nasty, or vile do you make the antagonist?

Of course, everyone likes a happy ending so it all depends on the authors ending.

In my book,  Even Exchange Amy faces many challenges and her weaknesses and strengths are exposed. And her antagonist was a nasty so and so. I am sure many of you have met or experienced someone like him.  

Again, a nasty person to make the story interesting.

Have a Happy New Year to everyone.

And for those who have purchased my books... The Magic Herb and Even Exchange 

Thank You!

The End

The End!  Endings can be tricky and some like a happy endings and others could care less.
What type of ending do you prefer?

I believe most people would like a happy or at least satisfying ending compared a story that has a sad ending
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Yet life's endings are not always happy and if a story is close to real life then it can be a challenge to achieve that.

That's  why I enjoy writing fiction. My characters  mimic  people I know, and the storyline is usually up to my imagination.

So now I decide if my third book that I am finishing should have a happy ending or not.
What do you think?

Writing And Endings

As I have said before in my previous post writing is fun but then comes the ending.

How to write an ending that makes sense or is pleasing.  Since I use real life people when writing my characters sometimes the endings are not happy.

I had been e-mailed from some who didn't like my ending?  Well, life is real and depending on my mood I sometimes will stay fairly close to the real thing.

Then I had another person write me and tell me she didn't like the sex scenes in The Magic Herb. Well in real life people have  sex!     If it's called for I write it in.

So now with my third book The Mystery of Mill Brook.....Once again I a contemplating the ending.

A happy one or not?   Hmm,  I will let you know when I finish it.


Have a great day!