Life-Transforming Fiction

Inspiring the Inspirational Writer

When I first started writing, I used to go to the park, the beach, or even hike to some majestic mountaintop in hopes of finding the inspiration I needed to write. Unfortunately, the beauty of the setting or the sounds and smells overwhelmed my...

Diary Of A Crazy Writer

Escapade Two

Over the past few months, I’ve shared with you a few of my faux pas . . . I mean, helpful tips about writing. It seems I have a knack for doing strange things in this craft. Though my intentions are well-meaning, unusual occurrences...

Rachel Hauck

Dodging Raindrops

Words mean things. We like to think they don’t, really, because sarcasm is so snappy and funny (when it’s aimed at someone else).

The American sitcom is nothing but barbs and quips. And often the offended character merely bats the insult down with a wave of the hand and walks out of the room. Later, at the coffee house, pizza joint, or in the bedroom, all is well.