Every author knows how important characterization is to whole the writing process. This became ever so apparent when I started working with a developmental editor in October, and realized a hefty rewrite of Woman On The Wall is in order. It’s what’s needed to get it where it needs to be. And that’s okay. Characterization…

The door slammed shut and I sat straight up in bed, the rest of the house uninterrupted. At peace. I waited for a moment, lingering on the whir of the fan. Half asleep, the cacophony of noise appeared to growing louder. Then the onomatopoeia lesson I’d just taught came to mind . . . Laughing…

I have a sweet, wee chamomile plant as generous as she is beautiful. She lives in my garden. This morning was my third harvest, this season. She continues to produce like crazy. Of all my experiences growing herbs for tea, salves, and culinary goodies, chamomile teaches me more than expected. What growing chamomile offers me…