I've been reading this craft book, Finding Your Writer's Voice. I first heard about voice in my first fiction writing class at the Callonwolde Arts Center here in Atlanta. It's still very hard to explain exactly what voice is---other than editors LOVE it. But what about character voice? Especially 1st person point of view (POV)? When I first started on this current novel, I started off in 3rd person POV because I wanted to try it. But I was always drawn back to 1st person POV. It has … [Read more...]
When Ficition Doesn’t Feed You
May 19, 2009 Read Comments
This past weekend, I took a road trip with some girlfriends to see the Biltmore House in Asheville, NC. The house of course is beautiful and totally ridiculous as far as the size and luxury. What would it be like to have this much money? The one common ground I felt with George Vanderbilt was his love of books. His library was spectacular and he had books everywhere. It got me thinking if I was independently wealthy would my focus on fiction be more intense? It's very hard to write … [Read more...]
Is the CSK Still Necessary?
May 17, 2009 Leave a Comment
I just finished reading an interesting blog post from Editorial Anonymous (EA), where he/she states that the Coretta Scott King (CSK) Award may no longer be necessary. The CSK award is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year and honors African-American authors. EA states this in the post: Giving an award for creating art about the experience of race is a wonderful thing. But giving an award for creating art and being a particular race? That's racism in action. It’s interesting that … [Read more...]
Culture Diversion: I Heart JJ Abrams
May 15, 2009 Leave a Comment
I saw Star Trek last weekend and was totally geeked out about it. It also didn’t hurt that Spock is super hot in this movie. Give the casting director an A+ for putting Zachary Quinto in that role. Yes, I’m a Trekkie! I got it honest from my mother, who is a science fiction fanatic. Anyway, JJ Abrams is the writer/creator/producer of some of my favorite TV shows and movies. He had me at Felicity---a show that I’m still fond of. Then there was Alias ---who wouldn’t love a spy who … [Read more...]
