The sets of mini series of related stories, thoughts, and ponderings seem to be popular with my readers on this site. They are fun to write, too! However, I am going to take a short break from that form of presentation. While I have been busy with “ranch stuff” scattered out over three states, on the […] Read more »
Many have inquired as to the characters in the books. What is their origin? Are they purely imagination, or do they portray real people? Is there some formal protocol used by authors in the creation of the personalities, mannerisms, thinking, conflicts, and goals? I have discussed this with a number of writers far more accomplished than I. My […] Read more »
The simple vastness and variety of Western lands stirs something deep inside me. The moods of the earth evolve, ebb, flow, and combine with the activities and thoughts of men and women much as the twist of a kaleidoscope refracts constant interrelated change. Each element of the kaleidoscope’s intricate pattern is but a part of the whole. […] Read more »
I have received many great questions from my readers. One recurring query is what really inspires me to write. I have pondered that for the last several months and perhaps subconsciously for many years. My writing series and the “Why I Write” piece on this site answer only part of the inquiry. My thoughts thus far have […] Read more »