Tag Archives: Characters

SIGNS THAT YOU’RE A WRITER…

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Diana Douglas

  When I used to work as a graphic designer, most people outside the industry had a glamorized image of what the job entailed. I find the same thing is true when I tell people I’m a writer. The image doesn’t fit … Continue reading →

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Dexter, Lecter, and Ripley by Cynthia Robertson

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Diana Douglas

Cynthia and I have been friends for a number of years. We met in a local critique group and when she decided to start the Arizona Novel Writer’s Workshop, I immediately jumped on board. Due largely to her influence, our group … Continue reading →

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THE SCOTSMAN WITH THE IRISH BROGUE

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Diana Douglas

I screwed up. Big time. And if not for my eagle-eyed editor, I wouldn’t have realized it until it was too late. I committed the unpardonable sin of giving my Scottish character an Irish brogue. Granted, he isn’t a main character and it was just one … Continue reading →

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Seven Links That You Absolutely, Positively Have To Try Out!

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Diana Douglas

If you’ve never visited any of the sites I’ve listed below, you’ve missed out. So put your hand on that mouse or touchpad, give the links a click and enjoy! I learned about most of these from other members of my local critique group, … Continue reading →

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The Happy Dance and What I’ve Been Reading…

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Diana Douglas

After a couple of weeks of not having a working computer, I’m doing the happy dance of a woman who now owns a Gateway 1.5TB hard drive, 8G memory, Windows Home Premium 64 bit, desk top computer with a 2 year warranty. It’s a lot … Continue reading →

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The Longterm effects of Gravity and Other Things About Turning 50 That Suck

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Diana Douglas

I managed to get through my forties relatively unscathed. A few lines around my eyes, a little bit of cellulite here and there. Nothing devastating. Then I turned 50.  And everything changed. Did you know that after you turn 50 … Continue reading →

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Headless Heroes

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Diana Douglas

Is it just me or has anyone else noticed a shortage of heads lately? The first time it caught my attention was when our son got married a few years ago. Actually, that’s not accurate. Despite the fact that the wedding was on Halloween, … Continue reading →

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Creative Uses of Words that Begin With the Letter F…

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Diana Douglas

I love words. Long and short, serious and ridiculous, (with the exception of chortle–it’s a stupid word and I refuse to use it) and even the words I’ve never been able to pronounce correctly. (Like earsling. It always comes out ear sling, even though I know better.) … Continue reading →

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Writing’s Not for Sissies

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Diana Douglas

I recently attended the Tucson Festival of Books and Sabrina Jeffries and Susan Wiggs put on a wonderful workshop titled How to Firm Up a Sagging Middle. It was all about what to do when you reach that point in … Continue reading →

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