Stories have a way of changing faces. They are unruly things, undisciplined, given to delinquency and throwing of erasers. This is why we must close them up into thick, solid books, so they cannot get out and cause trouble. ~ Catherynne M. Valente
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On the Equinox…
Wishing you balance and a new beginnings as autumn launches in the northern hemisphere. And writers who are taking part in NaNoWriMo are you gathering your thoughts and ideas, putting together an outline or your own method of pre-planning? Perhaps using a notebook, collecting photos of your characters? Keep writing, keep dreaming, have heart
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Hi there, My posts and drafts were lost via a GoDaddy migration problem. The missing posts happened after July 1,2021. I would especially appreciate a longer column Voice is Identity. I’ve lost hours of work. If anyone has links or copies of any posts could you please contact me via email at jessicapagemorrell at gmail […]
Read the rest of this entry »where does fiction come from?
I think fiction comes from everything you’ve done, and said, and dreamed, and imagined. It comes from everything you’ve read and haven’t read… I think my work comes out of the culture of the world around me. I think that’s where my language comes from.~ Don Delillo
Read the rest of this entry »Congratulations to Pulitzer winners
Where would we be without dogged journalists and writers who uncover difficult truths, facts, and problems that need solving? Who help protect our fragile democracy. Who work towards accountability and justice. My profound congratulations to all the Pulitzer Prize winners, including Darnella Frazier for her Special Citation for courageously filming George Floyd’s murder. Her […]
Read the rest of this entry »Need practical techniques for editing your own work? Still time to register for Secrets of the Dark Arts April 10
In case you missed my workshop, Secrets of the Dark Arts last fall, I’m teaching it this Saturday, April 10 at 1 p.m. Pacific Time. It’s part of the Mystery Writers of America Conference, Northwest Chapter. Here’s the link for more information on registering. Secrets of the Dark Arts: Revising, Rethinking, Rewriting Revision is a […]
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