I’m a sucker for old movies. One of my favorites is Peyton Place, an oldie from the late 1950’s. Considered very risqué at the time, Peyton Place had it all: scandal, alcoholism, murder, and moral dilemmas. Not my typical fare, and perhaps somewhat cheesy by today’s standards, this is a classic example of superb storytelling. The film is narrated by “Allison …
Jumping in Without a Lifejacket
I recently chatted with someone who was very discouraged about the direction her writing seemed to be taking. After writing for 25+ years, “The process,” she said, “has begun to take its toll.” We talked at length about the path to publication and I asked her what her current goals were. “Well, they’re the same as they’ve always been. I want to …