Crit

Crit. It's the quickest way to better writing and self-editing. Find a critique partner or group. Crit actively and often. It's a beautiful thing.

Baba Speaks

Reisa Stone, creator of Baba, has put up a sound bite of the Ukrainian culinary tour de force. She sounds just like I imagined her. You can listen on Reisa's blog, here.

I heart Baba!

Story Trumps All

Sure, setting is important. Character can be a driving force. Atmosphere is the blanket you use to wrap up the reader. But without story, they are all dead on the page.

A good story brings all its parts to life. A good story can be told. A good story is remembered.