As part of taking care of my house, and my general environment, I sometimes think of myself as a steward. I live in an old house — it was built around 1910. I would like for it to be around … Continue reading
Category Archives: Inspiration
Today, I figured I’d turn back to one of my first loves, fashion. I adore the way her skirt flares up, how like a bird she is, and yet, so powerful. Though she’s in black, and backlit, my first thought … Continue reading
When I moved into my house about three years ago, I had no idea that I was horribly allergic to a plant in the front yard. I didn’t find out about it until after I’d been there a year. I … Continue reading
A series exploring the props, habits, and drugs that fuel the writer’s productivity. Past, present and future! Look for BVC writers, plus other authors we know and love. When I was in grad school at an Old European University and … Continue reading
My writing process has evolved and changed over the years. I anticipate it will continue to change. Currently, I write everything out by hand, first, then type it up on the computer. Creating fiction using this process ensures that it … Continue reading
by Laura Anne Gilman When I first started out in this biz, I heard a lot of writers talking about “casting” their books, and researching for visuals (typically actors, but not always) as part of their research prep. And this … Continue reading
A while ago, I took an online class about designing covers. (Full disclosure: I’ve created all but two of my covers, and am in the process of redoing all of them.) As part of the class, we were assigned a … Continue reading
While I have a lot of pictures from fashion shows, those characters who walk the runway, I also get inspired by pictures of settings. My favorite season is fall. I am a color junky. I go out and take pictures … Continue reading
I’ve always enjoyed the outdoors. It wasn’t until I bought my house back in 2011 that I discovered that I really like gardening. I have lots of books on habitation of different areas, like the plants and flowers of the … Continue reading
Several of us Book View Café “staffers” were discussing why we write. Specifically, Amy Sterling Casil wondered aloud (as it were) if we wrote because we had that certain type of experience that caused us to sit up and take note, … Continue reading