Hello 2017!
by Megan Haskell The holidays are over, the new year has begun, and we here at O.C. Writers are preparing for a fantastic 2017. Are you? This month, the blog Continue reading
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Generosity: A year-long priority
by Megan Haskell Can you believe it’s December, already? Where has the year gone? This month, the O.C. Writers blog will be talking about generosity and giving back to our Continue reading
SinC November Meeting Features Local Authors
by Pat H. Broeske O.C. Sisters in Crime November Meeting At this month’s meeting of Orange County Sisters in Crime, attendees will hear from local author-members who will discuss and Continue reading
Cultivating Gratitude
by Dr. Diane Rogers This November, American minds will be focused largely on two things: the presidential election and Thanksgiving. Yet in the month our heritage calls us to gratitude, Continue reading
Our Thanks
by Megan Haskell Time for Giving Thanks It’s November. A month filled with the bustle of early holiday preparations and Thanksgiving. This month, as you might imagine, has a theme of gratitude. Continue reading
Modern Police Gear: What is all that stuff?
by J.C. De Ladurantey Traditions give us perspective on where we came from, and they play a big part in police departments, beginning with the belt. What the heck is Continue reading
On Writers Block: 8 Tips for Moving from Fear to Flow
by Dr. Diane Rogers After months of floundering, my creative practice needed a complete overhaul. So, I followed my own advice in August and September by reviewing my literary purpose Continue reading
Writing Scared, Part 1
by Jeffrey J. Michaels You are alone. The only light in the room shines directly into your eyes. You are faced with questions, intense questions, with persistent demands for answers. You Continue reading
Don’t Fear the Flashback: How to Deal With Your Past
by Valerie Davisson If your novel takes place in a short amount of time, with everything your reader needs to know contained within that time frame, consider yourself lucky and Continue reading
Write Places: Lit Up!
by PJ Colando Public speaking is consistently cited as regular folks’ number one fear. Public reading of one’s work may top writers’ lists? Ya think? Get over it, O.C. Writers, Continue reading