Maria McKenzie

As we commemorate Memorial Day, I want to thank all the brave men and women who have served our country! The Memorial Day weekend kicks ...

If you’re a female writer, have you ever mistakenly made your male characters speak like women?  I have!  As women, we emote; our langua...

Ludwig van Beethoven Yeah, I know what you're thinking, what does Ludwig van Beethoven have to do with The Hunger Games ?  Keep...

I am thrilled to have the talented Alice Osborn, from Write From the Inside Out , guest posting for me today!  She’s sharing some great advi...

Lena Horne One of my favorite movies from the Hollywood heyday of musicals is Show Boat , made in 1951, starring Howard Keel and Kathryn...