Monthly Archives: April 2016

11 Cool Uses For Puppy Pads

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Kristy K. James

Maybe it’s my writer’s brain that causes me to look at some things differently than most people would. I know it’s that tendency that forces me to be diligent about not letting some things clutter up my house – like … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Child

Posted on April 24, 2016 by Kristy K. James

We’ve all witnessed the occasional, always distasteful experience of meeting a parent who clearly favors one of their children over another. And we wonder how that can be because a parent should love all of their kids equally, right? You … Continue reading →

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(Fill-in-the-Blank) Shaming

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Kristy K. James

Body shaming. Fat shaming. Thin shaming. Parent shaming. The list of every kind of shaming under the sun grows longer by the minute. Some days, I shake my head at all of the bullies coming out of the cyber woodwork. … Continue reading →

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An Author’s Learning Curve

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Kristy K. James

Reading a post last month by fellow author Ruth Ann Nordin, I was impressed with how candid she was with her readers. It’s titled, “How An Author Decides What Book To Write Next.” The blue text (title) is the link … Continue reading →

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Interviewing Characters

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Kristy K. James

Interviewing a character?! Sounds a little crazy, doesn’t it? When I first heard about the technique, I thought it was too. I mean, c’mon. Seriously? How can you interview someone who isn’t real? But then I realized that all of … Continue reading →

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