Ramping up the tension
I’m just about finished reading The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet’s Nest. I find it fascinating to see how Stieg Larsson ramps up the tension as he progresses through his…
Breaking the rules
Like any other professional, a writer never stops honing his craft. There are so many “dos” and “don’ts” in articles on how to write, that if an author tried to…
Adapting for the screen
I’d mentioned earlier that I rarely like an adaption of a book for the screen. The exception is The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson. The film, although…
Connections
We live in a fascinating time. Through the power of the internet, the wonderful people of Egypt took to the streets to assert their rights. We can now only hope…
Second Draft
I find revising my novel a fascinating process. Much to my surprise, I love discovering my mistakes and correcting them. The other thing that came to mind while I was…