What makes a story linger in a reader’s mind? What makes characters feel alive or a plot twist land just right?
Fiction à la Carte: The Recipe for a Great Story isn’t a rulebook—it’s a collection of creative ingredients. Part craft reflection, part storytelling exploration, this book gathers insightful, bite-sized essays drawn from years of reading, writing, reviewing, and working alongside authors in the developmental editing process.
Rather than prescribing a single way to write, this book invites you into the creative kitchen. Like a cookbook for writers curious about what makes stories work, here you will find thoughts on narrative tools, character arcs, world-building, and emotional pacing.
Whether you're deep into your draft or dreaming up your next idea, this is a companion for any stage of the writing process. Take what speaks to you, leave what doesn’t, and add your own flavor.
Writing is art, intuition, and craft seasoned to taste.
Let’s cook.
When a child is bullied, the pain goes far beyond the schoolyard; it affects their confidence, emotional well-being, and future relationships. But what happens when the very adults meant to protect them dismiss their struggles?
This book shares a deeply personal journey of uncovering the hidden realities of bullying, the frustration of battling a resistant school system, and the emotional toll it takes on children and families. Drawing from firsthand experience and personal insights, this book explores the nature of bullying, the long-term consequences for both victims and bullies, and the essential role parents, teachers, and schools play in breaking the cycle.
More than just a discussion, Breaking the Cycle offers practical tools to empower children, including journaling, tapping (EFT), and strategies for building emotional resilience. With a compassionate and solution-focused approach, this book is a must-read for parents, educators, and anyone committed to creating a safer, more supportive world for our children.
Bullying isn’t just a childhood problem; it’s a societal issue. It’s time we face it together.