I've always loved naming things. Children, houses, cars, even special days. So naming a book was a special treat. I started with a working title, but when I discovered it was the name of John Adam's (the president J.A.) home place, I had to find something else. My next choice stood for a long time, …
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A few words or more … about writing
Writing is a craft every bit as much as woodworking or painting or knitting. It requires one to learn the basic techniques and then move beyond to the nuances and subtleties. To begin to master the craft. Yet writing cannot be mastered, at least in the same way that woodworking or sewing might be mastered. …
I’ve always wanted to write a novel….
How many times have I heard this? How many times have you said it? As one who has finally done it (CAIRNAERIE), I can tell you, it's not as hard as it seems. You just put words on paper, organize them the way you like, find some honest friends willing to give you helpful feedback, …
M.K.B. Graham 