Hmmmm, I like it, but I would rather be in Asheville. A great town for foodies, artists and writers. I call it the Paris of the south. Great outdoor cafes, creative people gathering together to exchange ideas and share their work . . . just like Hemingway in Paris in the 20's! Will be visiting Brian... more

Hmmmm, I like it, but I would rather be in Asheville. A great town for foodies, artists and writers. I call it the Paris of the south. Great outdoor cafes, creative people gathering together to exchange ideas and share their work . . . just like Hemingway in Paris in the 20's! Will be visiting Brian and his wife in October. Can't wait!

Hey Saffy. I'm not published yet, but will soon be sending my novel draft to an editor. Here's an idea that keeps me writing. Think of a character - it doesn't matter who, it could be someone you know or not - and then put them in an uncomfortable situation. How can you make that situation worse for... more

Hey Saffy. I'm not published yet, but will soon be sending my novel draft to an editor. Here's an idea that keeps me writing. Think of a character - it doesn't matter who, it could be someone you know or not - and then put them in an uncomfortable situation. How can you make that situation worse for them? Make it worse. Then make it worse again. When you think you are the meanest writer on the face of the earth, make it worse one more time, and then help them figure a way out of the problem. It works every time for me, and lots of stories have blossomed from this technique. I'd love to see what you come up with!