The Nameless Character
A book usually begins with a single idea that appeals to me, sometimes just a small one, and I start building the plot from there. But as the story develops, I often realize that I’m actually writing about something much larger and more meaningful than the initial idea. For example, I began The Wounded Nurse […]
On a World in Flames and a New Book
For days, I’ve planned to write about my new book, but the red flames engulfing Los Angeles keep pulling my attention to images of destroyed homes and fleeing families. I find myself praying that firefighters will gain control of the fire and that people will find a way to rebuild their lives. But how much […]