Latest stories

  • in , ,

    Small Press Picks: Visible Signs: A Novel

    This gracefully written, heartfelt novel examines the risks and rewards of facing doubts and desires concerning the direction of one’s life, and of trying to act according to these feelings. It also considers the power of close friendships, and how these relationships can sustain us in ways that familial, or marital, bonds might not be able to.

  • in

    Five Ways to Create Memorable Characters by Ellen Birkett Morris

    I wrote about the experiences of lots of different women in Lost Girls, but I had the same goal with each character, that she be unforgettable. Here are some of the things I did to make my characters stand out: The things she carries. Objects are a great way into character. When Teri, a waitress, […] More