by Susan Van Kirk | Jan 20, 2020 | Blog
Writing “The End” on a manuscript is a luxurious feeling, followed quickly by exhaustion. Tons of anxiety and pressure fall from my shoulders, and I know I have finished another novel. It’s a bit sad because I’ve lived with these characters I love and admire, and then...
by Susan Van Kirk | Aug 19, 2018 | Blog, Susan Van Kirk, writing
I love it when an extended metaphor successfully works from beginning to end. Unfortunately, this is where my novel and puzzle connection totally fall apart. Once I finish a puzzle, it’s done. I might glue it and hang it on a wall or wrap it up in a puzzle holder or...
by Susan Van Kirk | Mar 7, 2016 | Blog
Do you see the mistake I made in writing this conversation? (Marjorie) “Here. I pulled a few photographs out to show you. ‘Course, they’re all black and white.” She set a small stack of photographs in front of TJ [Sweeney]. “That’s Frank.” TJ stared at a...
