Top 10 WTF? U. S. Sex Laws

1) Oral sex is illegal in eighteen states...including Arizona. 2) In Virgina, it is illegal to have sex with the lights on. 3) It is illegal for husbands in Willowdale, Oregon to talk dirty during intercourse. 4) Engaging in any sexual position other than missionary is illegal in Washington, D.C. 5) In Connersville, Wisconson is is illegal for a man to shoot off his gun when his female partner is having an orgasm. 6) Sex...

How to write a novel: Part 9

      Whether it’s a book, short story or a poem, sooner or later, the writing must come to an end. And just as with your project, so must this one. That doesn’t mean I’m finished with the lessons. It means we must talk about the end of your story.       With every book I’ve written, the ending, for me, is the most difficult aspect to do correctly. For me, writing crim...

Atticus for the Undead

     Most of the time when I read new authors, I find the work wanting. The material is either a slight twist on an old theme or in some way contrived. And frankly, when I agreed to read Atticus for the Undead, by John Abramowitz, my expectations were not high. It wasn't because of experience, I had never heard of him. It was because I don't usually read material involving zombies, witches and other such clasic work...

How to write a novel: Part 8

     As I go along and discuss the principles of writing, I’m reminded of what my fifth-grade teacher, Mrs. Reynolds, once told me about the art of story telling. She said, “The concept is easy. Say what you are going to say. Say it. Then say what you said.”      The concept is rather simple when you boil it down like that. Every story has a beginning, middle and end. Unfortunately, t...

Plea for help!

I saw this plea for help and want to share with all of you. I hope you take the two minutes to watch. Thanks http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVIPQUmaDS4