Dangerous and/or taboo topics…

repost from Quora How do you research dangerous or taboo topics for your stories? Do you ever worry that people will get the wrong impression?Lynda Filler, Winner of Best in Contemporary Fiction 2017 BTRC at Writers and Authors (2009-present) That’s a great question! I think of that when I start going deeper into things like … Continue reading Dangerous and/or taboo topics…

How do you see the world around you?

I always find find photography to be an inspiration in my writing. I use places and people that I meet along my way to create characters and locations for my stories. My walk in Istanbul yesterday morning and the tram ride to Sultanahmet Square in the afternoon, are great examples. I'm currently working on Code … Continue reading How do you see the world around you?

Yes, FREE to read!

Have you heard about Kindle Unlimited? If you're a reader you want to have a Kindle Unlimited Membership. For $9.99 per month you've got over a million titles to choose from. Currently, all my titles are free to read in Kindle Unlimited. If you love mystery/suspense/spies/female heroines & a genius billionaire, the Code Raven Series is … Continue reading Yes, FREE to read!

When did terrorism become the new normal? First hand report from Tel Aviv March 15, 2019.

https://twitter.com/IDF/status/1106295410014982147 I was in the kitchen making coffee. I've never heard air raid sirens before but I knew instinctively what I was witnessing. I arrived in Tel Aviv on Sunday, March 5th, from Jerusalem. Those of you who are following me know I recently left Mexico, my home of several years, to travel through the … Continue reading When did terrorism become the new normal? First hand report from Tel Aviv March 15, 2019.

I admit it…

It' been awhile. Have you wondered what happened to me? I'm unpredictable, enigmatic, and always evolving. If any of my past relationships (men) are reading my blog, you can stop smiling now! I write sporadically, sometimes about topics that make you smile, shake your head, and check the post, wondering if I wrote it at … Continue reading I admit it…

How do you do that thing you do so well?

It's a common question asked by those who want to write a novel. I hear this all the time on Quora. Where do you begin? How? Where do you get your ideas? Do you plot? Do you 'wing-it?' How do you do that thing you do--so well? Let's talk about my latest release, SILK ROAD … Continue reading How do you do that thing you do so well?

France’s World Cup win is a victory for immigrants everywhere!

I'm sitting at my computer this morning in Paris, France thinking about how life often gives you exactly what you need to follow your life's purpose. If you are a follower of my blog or a first-time viewer, let me share with you that I'm passionate about social issues. When I had to choose a … Continue reading France’s World Cup win is a victory for immigrants everywhere!