Being a writer is a good, good thing.

... If we don't tell strange stories, when something strange happens we won't believe it.

But, how do you know if an ending is truly good for the characters unless you've traveled with them through every page?

Behind every drama is a good story...behind every tear is the person who wrote it.

I'm writing a first draft and reminding myself that I'm simply shoveling sand into a box so that later I can build castles.

The first building she reached appeared to be an old barn. Only one young guard stood before its bolted door, staring at her with wide eyes, holding up his sword in defense, She heated his sword and he dropped it, his expression barely changing, as if he had been expecting that. She held up her two swords to his throat, but they were two heavy, so she dropped one and held the other with both hands. "Where are the two Bayern boys kept?" The soldier shook his head. BURN HIM, prompted the fire. The excitement of burning was simmering in her, heating her up for more action.