by D. L. Koontz | May 16, 2014 | Journal
I write because I like creating something from nothing. Molding an entire world. Filling it with potential. Plunking in characters that I love and setting them free. Sound familiar? Does it remind you a bit of Genesis 1, and how God must have felt at creation? I’m not...
by D. L. Koontz | Dec 14, 2013 | Journal
My Two Sentences Worth: A writing tool and something to carry it in – I can sooo relate to this gal (including the boots and cat). What about you – what one item would you stow in your case that you must have with you wherever you go? (Be sure to watch this coming...
by D. L. Koontz | May 28, 2012 | Journal, Life of a Writer
It’s Writing Monday… As you may recall, we’re discussing the myths and gloomy voices that plague writers and anyone involved in any creative process. Gloomy Voice #4 – You Shouldn’t Write Until You’ve Learned How to Do It Better,...
by D. L. Koontz | Mar 6, 2012 | Journal, Sense and Nonsense
I use a lot of spiral notebooks. One is filled with comical things my son has said through the years. Another logs my eating and exercise routines. (Yeah, that one isn’t used very faithfully.) One is tagged “2009 – Doing One Thing Differently Each...
by D. L. Koontz | Feb 24, 2012 | Journal, Life of a Writer, Sense and Nonsense
When the Farmers Exchange clock on my mantel strikes midnight and I find myself writing a sentence like this one: “Watch out for the tree!” Adriana barked… …well, you know it’s time to get some rest. If you didn’t catch the “Tom Swiftie”...