by Susan Van Kirk | Feb 11, 2017 | Blog
Until recently, I’d forgotten how difficult it is to start writing a new book, let alone a new series. At the beginning, I must create all new characters, locations, back stories, and plots. Because I write mysteries, I will spend hours putting together the...
by Susan Van Kirk | May 27, 2015 | Blog
I’ve been reading a lot of books lately. I love historical fiction, and the books I’ve picked up and cracked open have most recently been about wars. I’m supposed to be reading beach reads because it’s summer, right? My reading choices didn’t get that message. But my...
by Susan Van Kirk | Apr 22, 2015 | Blog
Recently, I’ve been reading The Art of Slow Writing (Reflections on Time, Craft, and Creativity) by Louise DeSalvo. My writing speed alone should make me an expert on this subject—slow writing—but DeSalvo has a lot to teach me, and I’m soaking it up. An entire section...
