A lot of people have different opinions and choices when it comes to outlining their story. Some are persuaded that it is best to outline a story while others believe in sitting down and letting the story flow as they write. Many...
Read moreA Mother Is Never Perfect! A Letter To My Children
My Beloved Children, Mother’s Day is a day when as a mother, I wait in anticipation for that validation from you that I’ve done my job well. I expect to be treated as a queen for the day, chauffeured to a restaurant to feast at...
Read moreCharacter Sketching: 2 Important Things You Need to Know About Your Characters
When we do a sketch of our characters, especially our main characters, we usually think of their physical traits, their internal and external conflicts and that person, place or thing that the character can’t live without and must have in...
Read moreComing Soon! When Freedom Came
Here’s a sneak preview of one of Sky Vega’s beautiful illustrations for my book, When Freedom Came. It shows our 9-year-old narrator celebrating with her mother and grandmother as they anticipate the change for South Africa as people of all...
Read moreCompelling Character Sketches: One BIG Mistake we all make.
One of the things I love about sketching a character is that it gives me the freedom to create an individual exactly the way I want them to think, act and react. Writers, artists, sculptors do it all the time. We enjoy creating...
Read moreTo Serve A Critique: Some Like It Hot, Some Like It Cold
My husband, Daniel, has been my greatest supporter over the years. That said, he’s also my biggest critic where my writing is concerned. I know if I want an honest opinion to pass my work by him. He doesn’t heat...
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