When we moved to northern Minnesota, I was fascinated by the deer we'd see in the close forest. They are so lovely, so graceful, and so wonderful to watch. Especially the fawns in the spring. They are awkward, spotted, fascinating infants. So we put out deer feed and that brought in even more deer, more …
Author: florencewitkop
writer of fiction, including clean romance, distopian, confession, mystery, sci-fi, romance
Want cards? Want books?
Since I stopped publishing my newsletter I've been trying to think how to continue the one thing that I really liked about it. The giveaways. I gave away one free e-book a month or a hard copy if the recipient didn't like e-books. I also gave away a half-dozen hand-made greeting cards. Sometimes birthday cards, …
Question and answer: How do authors find time to write after they have children?
How can authors find time to write after they have children? It’s possible with a lot of thought and preparation. I didn’t start writing until my kids were in high school, so it was easier for me. But when my son moved back home with his toddler I ended up caring for my grandson so …
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Pies and other good things
The church I attend serves a community Thanksgiving meal to hundreds of people. And we deliver meals to those who can't make it in person. This requires huge effort on the part of the congregation. My part this Thanksgiving was pies. I promised two pies. Then, when I heard they might run short, I increased …
Working at home
Since I work at home it doesn't matter what it's like outside but when the blue sky disappears and the sun can't be found, I look out the window and am tempted to be a bit depressed. At such times I have a cup of tea. While I'm sipping, I remember the almost-blizzard I was …
Question and answer: Is it normal to write in non-chronological order?
Is non-chronological order writing normal? It may or may not be ‘normal’ but it’s done a lot. I personally don’t care for it, but I’m okay with it if that’s the way the writer chooses to tell his/her story because if I don’t like it, I can simply change the order in which I read …
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Non-human characters
Some of the best characters in stories aren't human or even alive. One of the most important characters in Earnest Hemmingway's The Old Man And The Sea was the ocean itself in all its moods and glory and simply its overwhelming presence. I think I understand how he felt writing about the sea because I …
Turkeys or change of season?
When I glanced out the window, I saw a flock of twelve wild turkeys at the edge of the yard. Quick as a wink, I grabbed my cell phone and took a picture. Not a good picture because they were so far away. But a picture. When I checked out the picture, I wasn't sure …
Question and answer: how easy or difficult do you find it to write a fictional story?
I can only answer for myself. I believe every author’s answer would differ. When I first became a professional writer I wrote non-fiction because that’s what pays the best. However, I lived in the middle of the forest at a time when there was no internet to use for research and I quickly discovered that …
Rapid release is not for me
There's something floating around the writing community called 'rapid release.' It's a way to write and publish a new book every month. A book a month. Yikes! I don't plan on doing rapid release. Ever. But I must admit that when I learned how it's done I realized that I use the techniques it espouses, …
