Writing Help

A practical 4-step guide to research for writers. Learn how to find ideas, gather sources, stay organized, and enrich your fiction or nonfiction projects.

Learn how I take my books from draft to market with a clear step-by-step approach to writing, editing, formatting, and publishing.

I’ve always believed that love isn’t reserved for the young. It’s for anyone brave enough to begin again. Join me on the blog as I talk about why I write mature characters, second chances, and love that grows richer with time.

Authenticity matters in historical fiction. In this new post, I share how I build the worlds of my 1930s and 1980s mystery series—using vintage maps, newspaper ads, and fashion research to bring the past to life. Learn how to use local archives, Pinterest boards, and real geography to create vivid, believable settings that transport readers through time. Perfect for writers crafting stories rooted in history, detail, and atmosphere.

What comes first - the plot or the character? Learn about crafting characters readers will love.