by Andy Scheer
Sometimes it’s easier to observe than invent.
“Does she have an animal in her lap?” My wife pointed to people in front of us.
“I think it’s a Chihuahua,” I said. At the outdoor concert, people often bring dogs.
A … Continue reading
by Andy Scheer
You needn’t hammer home your moral.
If you want your fiction to drive home a message, focus on something else.
Recently I’ve re-visited Aaron Elkins’s mysteries series featuring forensic anthropologist Gideon Oliver. Each resonates with certain themes.
As with any classic mystery, there’s a quest … Continue reading
by Andy Scheer
They may offer the keys to great characters.
Need inspiration for a character for your novel, short story, or even a comic strip? Pay attention to your neighbors.
That what a young cartoonist named Sparky did.
While living for a time in Colorado … Continue reading