Welcome to The Tearoom

    • Movie Review: Walt Before Mickey

      Storytellers learn so much researching those who came before us. From them, we learn there’s never an easy path to getting an audience; tears will be shed, friends lost, and there’ll be moments in…

    • Book Review: Char by Kristina Wojtaszek

      I accepted a review copy of Char, having been told beforehand that it was a good read. I think I expected it to be a good read anyway, because I love stories about faeries.…

    • 3 Lessons I Learned Self-Publishing

      3 Lessons I Learned Self-Publishing

      On June 1 I celebrate my first book birthday; it marks one year since the publication of Dissonance. I am not promoting one method of publishing over another; traditional has great benefits. I am simply recounting my experience…

    • Book Review: The Paris Winter by Imogen Robertson

      The Paris Winter leaves a proper chill in your soul after you finish reading it. It is the haunting story of Maud Heighton, an English painter who takes art classes in Paris, all the…

    • Why Write Realistic Heroes?

      Your hero has been chosen to carry out a risky, important task. Lives depend on their ability to get the job done. They will face countless obstacles enduring sleepless nights in the cold at…

    • 3 Things Writers can Learn about Storytelling from Children

      HOW MUCH EFFORT DOES IT TAKE YOU TO TELL A STORY? I don’t mean with regards to practice and skill—it’s important to produce quality writing when your storytelling medium is the written word. Readers…

    • Book Review: Under the Trees by Ashley Maker

      Desperate to prevent an abusive arranged marriage, Princess Araya flees to a neighboring kingdom, only to land at the mercy of the impulsive Crown Prince Thoredmund, who provides refuge in a secluded forest and…

    • Book Review: Ship of Magic by Robin Hobb

      Ship of Magic sweeps us into a world of pirates and sailors, traders and sea serpents. Don’t let the length of the story frighten you: There’s hardly a dull moment in this novel, the…

    • Writing Tip: Character Complexity

      No choice is ever simple. Decisions are complex, though they might seem impulsive at the time. We’re influenced by the world around us; the hows and whys of our behavior are shaped by things that seem pointless.…

    Movie Review: Walt Before Mickey

    Storytellers learn so much researching those who came before us. From them, we learn there’s never an easy path to getting an audience; tears will be shed, friends lost, and there’ll be moments in…

    • Movie Review: Walt Before Mickey

      Storytellers learn so much researching those who came before us. From them, we learn there’s never an easy path to getting an audience; tears will be shed, friends lost, and there’ll be moments in…

    • Book Review: Char by Kristina Wojtaszek

      I accepted a review copy of Char, having been told beforehand that it was a good read. I think I expected it to be a good read anyway, because I love stories about faeries.…

    • 3 Lessons I Learned Self-Publishing

      3 Lessons I Learned Self-Publishing

      On June 1 I celebrate my first book birthday; it marks one year since the publication of Dissonance. I am not promoting one method of publishing over another; traditional has great benefits. I am simply recounting my experience…

    • Book Review: The Paris Winter by Imogen Robertson

      The Paris Winter leaves a proper chill in your soul after you finish reading it. It is the haunting story of Maud Heighton, an English painter who takes art classes in Paris, all the…

    • Why Write Realistic Heroes?

      Your hero has been chosen to carry out a risky, important task. Lives depend on their ability to get the job done. They will face countless obstacles enduring sleepless nights in the cold at…

    • 3 Things Writers can Learn about Storytelling from Children

      HOW MUCH EFFORT DOES IT TAKE YOU TO TELL A STORY? I don’t mean with regards to practice and skill—it’s important to produce quality writing when your storytelling medium is the written word. Readers…

    • Book Review: Under the Trees by Ashley Maker

      Desperate to prevent an abusive arranged marriage, Princess Araya flees to a neighboring kingdom, only to land at the mercy of the impulsive Crown Prince Thoredmund, who provides refuge in a secluded forest and…

    • Book Review: Ship of Magic by Robin Hobb

      Ship of Magic sweeps us into a world of pirates and sailors, traders and sea serpents. Don’t let the length of the story frighten you: There’s hardly a dull moment in this novel, the…

    • Writing Tip: Character Complexity

      No choice is ever simple. Decisions are complex, though they might seem impulsive at the time. We’re influenced by the world around us; the hows and whys of our behavior are shaped by things that seem pointless.…

    Book Review: Char by Kristina Wojtaszek

    I accepted a review copy of Char, having been told beforehand that it was a good read. I think I expected it to be a good read anyway, because I love stories about faeries.…

    • Movie Review: Walt Before Mickey

      Storytellers learn so much researching those who came before us. From them, we learn there’s never an easy path to getting an audience; tears will be shed, friends lost, and there’ll be moments in…

    • Book Review: Char by Kristina Wojtaszek

      I accepted a review copy of Char, having been told beforehand that it was a good read. I think I expected it to be a good read anyway, because I love stories about faeries.…

    • 3 Lessons I Learned Self-Publishing

      3 Lessons I Learned Self-Publishing

      On June 1 I celebrate my first book birthday; it marks one year since the publication of Dissonance. I am not promoting one method of publishing over another; traditional has great benefits. I am simply recounting my experience…

    • Book Review: The Paris Winter by Imogen Robertson

      The Paris Winter leaves a proper chill in your soul after you finish reading it. It is the haunting story of Maud Heighton, an English painter who takes art classes in Paris, all the…

    • Why Write Realistic Heroes?

      Your hero has been chosen to carry out a risky, important task. Lives depend on their ability to get the job done. They will face countless obstacles enduring sleepless nights in the cold at…

    • 3 Things Writers can Learn about Storytelling from Children

      HOW MUCH EFFORT DOES IT TAKE YOU TO TELL A STORY? I don’t mean with regards to practice and skill—it’s important to produce quality writing when your storytelling medium is the written word. Readers…

    • Book Review: Under the Trees by Ashley Maker

      Desperate to prevent an abusive arranged marriage, Princess Araya flees to a neighboring kingdom, only to land at the mercy of the impulsive Crown Prince Thoredmund, who provides refuge in a secluded forest and…

    • Book Review: Ship of Magic by Robin Hobb

      Ship of Magic sweeps us into a world of pirates and sailors, traders and sea serpents. Don’t let the length of the story frighten you: There’s hardly a dull moment in this novel, the…

    • Writing Tip: Character Complexity

      No choice is ever simple. Decisions are complex, though they might seem impulsive at the time. We’re influenced by the world around us; the hows and whys of our behavior are shaped by things that seem pointless.…

    3 Lessons I Learned Self-Publishing

    3 Lessons I Learned Self-Publishing

    On June 1 I celebrate my first book birthday; it marks one year since the publication of Dissonance. I am not promoting one method of publishing over another; traditional has great benefits. I am simply recounting my experience…

    • Movie Review: Walt Before Mickey

      Storytellers learn so much researching those who came before us. From them, we learn there’s never an easy path to getting an audience; tears will be shed, friends lost, and there’ll be moments in…

    • Book Review: Char by Kristina Wojtaszek

      I accepted a review copy of Char, having been told beforehand that it was a good read. I think I expected it to be a good read anyway, because I love stories about faeries.…

    • 3 Lessons I Learned Self-Publishing

      3 Lessons I Learned Self-Publishing

      On June 1 I celebrate my first book birthday; it marks one year since the publication of Dissonance. I am not promoting one method of publishing over another; traditional has great benefits. I am simply recounting my experience…

    • Book Review: The Paris Winter by Imogen Robertson

      The Paris Winter leaves a proper chill in your soul after you finish reading it. It is the haunting story of Maud Heighton, an English painter who takes art classes in Paris, all the…

    • Why Write Realistic Heroes?

      Your hero has been chosen to carry out a risky, important task. Lives depend on their ability to get the job done. They will face countless obstacles enduring sleepless nights in the cold at…

    • 3 Things Writers can Learn about Storytelling from Children

      HOW MUCH EFFORT DOES IT TAKE YOU TO TELL A STORY? I don’t mean with regards to practice and skill—it’s important to produce quality writing when your storytelling medium is the written word. Readers…

    • Book Review: Under the Trees by Ashley Maker

      Desperate to prevent an abusive arranged marriage, Princess Araya flees to a neighboring kingdom, only to land at the mercy of the impulsive Crown Prince Thoredmund, who provides refuge in a secluded forest and…

    • Book Review: Ship of Magic by Robin Hobb

      Ship of Magic sweeps us into a world of pirates and sailors, traders and sea serpents. Don’t let the length of the story frighten you: There’s hardly a dull moment in this novel, the…

    • Writing Tip: Character Complexity

      No choice is ever simple. Decisions are complex, though they might seem impulsive at the time. We’re influenced by the world around us; the hows and whys of our behavior are shaped by things that seem pointless.…

    Book Review: The Paris Winter by Imogen Robertson

    The Paris Winter leaves a proper chill in your soul after you finish reading it. It is the haunting story of Maud Heighton, an English painter who takes art classes in Paris, all the…

    • Movie Review: Walt Before Mickey

      Storytellers learn so much researching those who came before us. From them, we learn there’s never an easy path to getting an audience; tears will be shed, friends lost, and there’ll be moments in…

    • Book Review: Char by Kristina Wojtaszek

      I accepted a review copy of Char, having been told beforehand that it was a good read. I think I expected it to be a good read anyway, because I love stories about faeries.…

    • 3 Lessons I Learned Self-Publishing

      3 Lessons I Learned Self-Publishing

      On June 1 I celebrate my first book birthday; it marks one year since the publication of Dissonance. I am not promoting one method of publishing over another; traditional has great benefits. I am simply recounting my experience…

    • Book Review: The Paris Winter by Imogen Robertson

      The Paris Winter leaves a proper chill in your soul after you finish reading it. It is the haunting story of Maud Heighton, an English painter who takes art classes in Paris, all the…

    • Why Write Realistic Heroes?

      Your hero has been chosen to carry out a risky, important task. Lives depend on their ability to get the job done. They will face countless obstacles enduring sleepless nights in the cold at…

    • 3 Things Writers can Learn about Storytelling from Children

      HOW MUCH EFFORT DOES IT TAKE YOU TO TELL A STORY? I don’t mean with regards to practice and skill—it’s important to produce quality writing when your storytelling medium is the written word. Readers…

    • Book Review: Under the Trees by Ashley Maker

      Desperate to prevent an abusive arranged marriage, Princess Araya flees to a neighboring kingdom, only to land at the mercy of the impulsive Crown Prince Thoredmund, who provides refuge in a secluded forest and…

    • Book Review: Ship of Magic by Robin Hobb

      Ship of Magic sweeps us into a world of pirates and sailors, traders and sea serpents. Don’t let the length of the story frighten you: There’s hardly a dull moment in this novel, the…

    • Writing Tip: Character Complexity

      No choice is ever simple. Decisions are complex, though they might seem impulsive at the time. We’re influenced by the world around us; the hows and whys of our behavior are shaped by things that seem pointless.…

    Why Write Realistic Heroes?

    Your hero has been chosen to carry out a risky, important task. Lives depend on their ability to get the job done. They will face countless obstacles enduring sleepless nights in the cold at…

    • Movie Review: Walt Before Mickey

      Storytellers learn so much researching those who came before us. From them, we learn there’s never an easy path to getting an audience; tears will be shed, friends lost, and there’ll be moments in…

    • Book Review: Char by Kristina Wojtaszek

      I accepted a review copy of Char, having been told beforehand that it was a good read. I think I expected it to be a good read anyway, because I love stories about faeries.…

    • 3 Lessons I Learned Self-Publishing

      3 Lessons I Learned Self-Publishing

      On June 1 I celebrate my first book birthday; it marks one year since the publication of Dissonance. I am not promoting one method of publishing over another; traditional has great benefits. I am simply recounting my experience…

    • Book Review: The Paris Winter by Imogen Robertson

      The Paris Winter leaves a proper chill in your soul after you finish reading it. It is the haunting story of Maud Heighton, an English painter who takes art classes in Paris, all the…

    • Why Write Realistic Heroes?

      Your hero has been chosen to carry out a risky, important task. Lives depend on their ability to get the job done. They will face countless obstacles enduring sleepless nights in the cold at…

    • 3 Things Writers can Learn about Storytelling from Children

      HOW MUCH EFFORT DOES IT TAKE YOU TO TELL A STORY? I don’t mean with regards to practice and skill—it’s important to produce quality writing when your storytelling medium is the written word. Readers…

    • Book Review: Under the Trees by Ashley Maker

      Desperate to prevent an abusive arranged marriage, Princess Araya flees to a neighboring kingdom, only to land at the mercy of the impulsive Crown Prince Thoredmund, who provides refuge in a secluded forest and…

    • Book Review: Ship of Magic by Robin Hobb

      Ship of Magic sweeps us into a world of pirates and sailors, traders and sea serpents. Don’t let the length of the story frighten you: There’s hardly a dull moment in this novel, the…

    • Writing Tip: Character Complexity

      No choice is ever simple. Decisions are complex, though they might seem impulsive at the time. We’re influenced by the world around us; the hows and whys of our behavior are shaped by things that seem pointless.…

    3 Things Writers can Learn about Storytelling from Children

    HOW MUCH EFFORT DOES IT TAKE YOU TO TELL A STORY? I don’t mean with regards to practice and skill—it’s important to produce quality writing when your storytelling medium is the written word. Readers…

    • Movie Review: Walt Before Mickey

      Storytellers learn so much researching those who came before us. From them, we learn there’s never an easy path to getting an audience; tears will be shed, friends lost, and there’ll be moments in…

    • Book Review: Char by Kristina Wojtaszek

      I accepted a review copy of Char, having been told beforehand that it was a good read. I think I expected it to be a good read anyway, because I love stories about faeries.…

    • 3 Lessons I Learned Self-Publishing

      3 Lessons I Learned Self-Publishing

      On June 1 I celebrate my first book birthday; it marks one year since the publication of Dissonance. I am not promoting one method of publishing over another; traditional has great benefits. I am simply recounting my experience…

    • Book Review: The Paris Winter by Imogen Robertson

      The Paris Winter leaves a proper chill in your soul after you finish reading it. It is the haunting story of Maud Heighton, an English painter who takes art classes in Paris, all the…

    • Why Write Realistic Heroes?

      Your hero has been chosen to carry out a risky, important task. Lives depend on their ability to get the job done. They will face countless obstacles enduring sleepless nights in the cold at…

    • 3 Things Writers can Learn about Storytelling from Children

      HOW MUCH EFFORT DOES IT TAKE YOU TO TELL A STORY? I don’t mean with regards to practice and skill—it’s important to produce quality writing when your storytelling medium is the written word. Readers…

    • Book Review: Under the Trees by Ashley Maker

      Desperate to prevent an abusive arranged marriage, Princess Araya flees to a neighboring kingdom, only to land at the mercy of the impulsive Crown Prince Thoredmund, who provides refuge in a secluded forest and…

    • Book Review: Ship of Magic by Robin Hobb

      Ship of Magic sweeps us into a world of pirates and sailors, traders and sea serpents. Don’t let the length of the story frighten you: There’s hardly a dull moment in this novel, the…

    • Writing Tip: Character Complexity

      No choice is ever simple. Decisions are complex, though they might seem impulsive at the time. We’re influenced by the world around us; the hows and whys of our behavior are shaped by things that seem pointless.…

    Book Review: Under the Trees by Ashley Maker

    Desperate to prevent an abusive arranged marriage, Princess Araya flees to a neighboring kingdom, only to land at the mercy of the impulsive Crown Prince Thoredmund, who provides refuge in a secluded forest and…

    • Movie Review: Walt Before Mickey

      Storytellers learn so much researching those who came before us. From them, we learn there’s never an easy path to getting an audience; tears will be shed, friends lost, and there’ll be moments in…

    • Book Review: Char by Kristina Wojtaszek

      I accepted a review copy of Char, having been told beforehand that it was a good read. I think I expected it to be a good read anyway, because I love stories about faeries.…

    • 3 Lessons I Learned Self-Publishing

      3 Lessons I Learned Self-Publishing

      On June 1 I celebrate my first book birthday; it marks one year since the publication of Dissonance. I am not promoting one method of publishing over another; traditional has great benefits. I am simply recounting my experience…

    • Book Review: The Paris Winter by Imogen Robertson

      The Paris Winter leaves a proper chill in your soul after you finish reading it. It is the haunting story of Maud Heighton, an English painter who takes art classes in Paris, all the…

    • Why Write Realistic Heroes?

      Your hero has been chosen to carry out a risky, important task. Lives depend on their ability to get the job done. They will face countless obstacles enduring sleepless nights in the cold at…

    • 3 Things Writers can Learn about Storytelling from Children

      HOW MUCH EFFORT DOES IT TAKE YOU TO TELL A STORY? I don’t mean with regards to practice and skill—it’s important to produce quality writing when your storytelling medium is the written word. Readers…

    • Book Review: Under the Trees by Ashley Maker

      Desperate to prevent an abusive arranged marriage, Princess Araya flees to a neighboring kingdom, only to land at the mercy of the impulsive Crown Prince Thoredmund, who provides refuge in a secluded forest and…

    • Book Review: Ship of Magic by Robin Hobb

      Ship of Magic sweeps us into a world of pirates and sailors, traders and sea serpents. Don’t let the length of the story frighten you: There’s hardly a dull moment in this novel, the…

    • Writing Tip: Character Complexity

      No choice is ever simple. Decisions are complex, though they might seem impulsive at the time. We’re influenced by the world around us; the hows and whys of our behavior are shaped by things that seem pointless.…

    Book Review: Ship of Magic by Robin Hobb

    Ship of Magic sweeps us into a world of pirates and sailors, traders and sea serpents. Don’t let the length of the story frighten you: There’s hardly a dull moment in this novel, the…

    • Movie Review: Walt Before Mickey

      Storytellers learn so much researching those who came before us. From them, we learn there’s never an easy path to getting an audience; tears will be shed, friends lost, and there’ll be moments in…

    • Book Review: Char by Kristina Wojtaszek

      I accepted a review copy of Char, having been told beforehand that it was a good read. I think I expected it to be a good read anyway, because I love stories about faeries.…

    • 3 Lessons I Learned Self-Publishing

      3 Lessons I Learned Self-Publishing

      On June 1 I celebrate my first book birthday; it marks one year since the publication of Dissonance. I am not promoting one method of publishing over another; traditional has great benefits. I am simply recounting my experience…

    • Book Review: The Paris Winter by Imogen Robertson

      The Paris Winter leaves a proper chill in your soul after you finish reading it. It is the haunting story of Maud Heighton, an English painter who takes art classes in Paris, all the…

    • Why Write Realistic Heroes?

      Your hero has been chosen to carry out a risky, important task. Lives depend on their ability to get the job done. They will face countless obstacles enduring sleepless nights in the cold at…

    • 3 Things Writers can Learn about Storytelling from Children

      HOW MUCH EFFORT DOES IT TAKE YOU TO TELL A STORY? I don’t mean with regards to practice and skill—it’s important to produce quality writing when your storytelling medium is the written word. Readers…

    • Book Review: Under the Trees by Ashley Maker

      Desperate to prevent an abusive arranged marriage, Princess Araya flees to a neighboring kingdom, only to land at the mercy of the impulsive Crown Prince Thoredmund, who provides refuge in a secluded forest and…

    • Book Review: Ship of Magic by Robin Hobb

      Ship of Magic sweeps us into a world of pirates and sailors, traders and sea serpents. Don’t let the length of the story frighten you: There’s hardly a dull moment in this novel, the…

    • Writing Tip: Character Complexity

      No choice is ever simple. Decisions are complex, though they might seem impulsive at the time. We’re influenced by the world around us; the hows and whys of our behavior are shaped by things that seem pointless.…

    Writing Tip: Character Complexity

    No choice is ever simple. Decisions are complex, though they might seem impulsive at the time. We’re influenced by the world around us; the hows and whys of our behavior are shaped by things that seem pointless.…