Monthly Archives: September 2017

How Agents of Shield’s Lash can help Writers Build Captivating Characters

Posted on September 25, 2017 by M. B. Weston

Conflict turns pages. No one wants to hear about a day in the life of M. B. Weston unless it begins with something like, “I had no idea putting diesel in my Toyota Camry could cause so many problems…” (Yes, … Continue reading →

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When Disaster Strikes: What Writers Can Glean From Harvey, Irma & Maria

Posted on September 22, 2017 by M. B. Weston

To keep a healthy perspective on my problems, I often tell myself, “You’re doing just fine if you can drink the tap water without getting sick.” For the past ten days, my neighbors in Naples, Florida haven’t had that luxury. … Continue reading →

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Things You Might Not Know Know About Floridians Evacuating Irma…

Posted on September 9, 2017 by M. B. Weston

At 11:15am today two women, a mother and daughter, stood in the middle of the meat section in Sylva, NC’s Wal-Mart, staring at a smart phone. Concern and worry clouded their faces. The mother kept scrolling down the screen. The … Continue reading →

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Writing: Catching What the Muse Flings at You

Posted on September 4, 2017 by M. B. Weston

I’m not sure about the rest of you, but ideas rarely come to me when I’m sitting peacefully at my desk and can write them down in organized fashion. No, no, nooooo… My muse prefers to toss ideas my way … Continue reading →

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