Now that all those little, winter holidays are over, it’s time to focus on the real party season: CARNIVAL! Mardi Gras is just around the corner. That means reds and greens are coming down and purples, golds, and greens are going up. King cakes are baking and parades are stepping off. While the rest of […]
New Orleans
Writing Fiction with a Strong Sense of Place
Writing fiction with a strong sense of place is my passion. My birthday is in November which makes it an ideal month to so something special for myself. Taking vacation from the day job, traveling, and writing fiction are my November birthday traditions. My stories take place in places I visit. I daydream as I […]
Travel Journal Writing Tips
Before you leave, write a list of things one would expect to see on a trip to your destination. For example, when I went to New Orleans, my list of “predictables” included the following: Mardi Gras, the tomb of Marie Laveau, drunkards on Bourbon Street, street musicians, café au lait and beignets at Café du Monde.