NancyFreund

Blog
Blog
What lies beneath...
|
Writers know there are always two stories, at least -- one on the surface, and a more important one that lies deeper. Novels, short story, flash fiction, and even (especially!) poetry. A quick reading reveals one thing, whereas a deeper, more careful and thorough review reveals much more. In English lit classes, they actually call that proce...
Read Full Post »I Love Lamp
|
A lamp in London was calling my name, but I'm smart enough (experienced enough!) to know that doesn't necessarily mean I should call its name back. Instead I call over the sales gal in John Lewis on Saturday and ask her, "Are those bulbs a pain in the neck to change?" She looks at me like I'm crazy.
This often happens when I first speak to someone in London. It's the accent. It's no...
Read Full Post »FIRST, Get in the Game
|
![]() |
I asked my brilliant romance writer friend Lauren Christopher whose novel The Red Bikini comes out soon, what can you tell me about the skeletal structure of a good romance? I assumed there was one, even though writers in all genres like to say they write from their guts and even if they outline, there's a certain seat-of-the-pants je ne sais quoi that brings the magic to the story. Well, I h...
Read Full Post »
Categories
- marriage, parenting & family (12)
- writing & publishing (24)
- expat, travel, & cross-cultural issues (12)
- neuroscience & health (3)
- education & literacy (17)
- coincidence, connection, chance (4)
- be brave, get gumption - motivational (7)
- synesthesia (0)
- Animals (1)
- girl power (1)
- gender (2)
- mental health (5)
- nature (1)