It’s the season of cheer. Okay, I’ll grant you that. I know Elvis Presley loved this season. And if you ask Spotify, folks still love Elvis at Christmas. But do we really wish every day was like Christmas, as the song goes?
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Write what you know, no?
You’ve probably heard it said, write what you know. Supposedly Mark Twain coined the phrase. Personally, I connect more with another of his quotes: “Writing is easy. All you have to do is cross out the wrong words.” But what about that first adage? I’ve seen lots of beginners gripe about it. If I’m supposed…… Continue reading Write what you know, no?
Blue Christmas
This time of year you can’t escape it. Everywhere you go you’re hearing that legendary voice emerging from your Airpods or Bluetooth speaker, from your car radio or at the mall.
It can only mean one thing. If the King is singing about those blue snowflakes and those decorations of red, it’s definitely time to have a Blue Christmas with Elvis.
Memphis, Tennessee
The city of Memphis is a character in its own right in the novel, LAST BRIDGE TO MEMPHIS. Even though I only spent a couple of years of my TV news career there, the town leaves an indelible image on your soul long after you’re gone. So it’s no surprise I’ve painted Memphis with romantic,…… Continue reading Memphis, Tennessee
Blue suede news and other tales
Writing a novel is a unique challenge, especially your first time around. Now throw in an attempt at quasi-historical fiction, set in late 1980s Memphis, and for good measure, try to match up the plot with the actual timeline of those days, weeks, and months.
Blogging and noveling
My blogging life goes back a ways. Truth be told, once upon a time when I toiled in media relations, I ghost wrote and managed one of the first major corporate blogs. This was in the very early days of social media. Pioneer days, truly.Built and nurtured that blog for 6 years and 400+ posts.…… Continue reading Blogging and noveling