The scene unfolding on the screen is pivotal. The main characters are deep in conversation, revealing important plot points. I’m listening. But, also? I’m watching what’s happening behind them. I’m watching the extras. Photo by Rob Curran on Unsplash I love watching background characters, those unknown actors who have been hired to enhance a scene….
Island of Misfit Manuscripts
When I was very young, I looked forward to the Christmas special Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Back then, I was most interested in Rudolph and Hermey the Elf, lovable characters rejected by the Establishment because they didn’t fit an expected mold. I’ve grown up. The part of the show that sticks with me the most…
Long Road
The road to publication has never been easy for me. None of my manuscripts were eagerly awaited by the publishing industry. I’ve never been wooed by excited agents, nor have I experienced book auctions where editors try to top each other’s offers in an effort to win publishing rights. Each of my three published novels…
