The Rabbit Hole

Nostalgic fiction taps into universal experiences: first loves, heartbreaks, family dynamics, and the quest for identity. But it also layers in generation-specific cultural touchstones—music, fashion, slang—that make those memories vivid and personal. When I write these stories, I’m not just constructing an engaging plot; I’m capturing moments that I hope will feel both unique and shared.

Jason is an iconic character. You have to understand who he is and why he has a vendetta against teenage and twenty-something camp counselors. Motivation and its resulting behavior are crucial elements in character development. That foundational understanding of the status quo must be in place before things begin to shift and change in the face of challenges and adversity.

If you've spent any time in writing circles, you've probably heard authors describe themselves as "plotters" or "pantsers." Maybe you've even heard the compromise term "plantser." For those unfamiliar with the terminology, here's the breakdown: Plotters  meticulously outline their entire story before writing a single scene. They know the beginning, middle, and end. They have character arcs mapped out. They've planned every plot twist, every emotional beat, every chapter break

It's September, which means back to school. I'm grateful that we live in a town with a great school system, which includes classes and after school activities for band, drama, and other arts. Whenever I get to thinking about the transitional nature of back to school season, I think about one of my favorite movies, which I can't watch without crying.