The Leftovers. Tom Perrotta. St. Martin’s Press, 2011. On October 14th, a “Rapture-like event” whisks away half the world’s population. It’s called the Sudden Departure. In the blink of an eye, and seemingly without any logic, friends and family…
Don’t Quit Your Day Job
Don’t quit your day job. Don’t quit your day job. That’s probably the most over-used piece of advice that I’ve ever been given as a writer. Unfortunately, it’s also probably the most wise. In fact, Ivan Coyote, one of my writing idols…
Allow Me to Introduce…
Hi, My Name Is… Introductions are always a little tricky. How do I introduce myself to people who don’t know me but who might continue to read about my work as a writer? Moreover, how do I do it without…
Black Fox Welcomes New Staff Members
We are pleased to announce that we have three additions to our staff! Please join us in welcoming Syl, Claire and Helen! Syl DeLeon lives at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado and writes edgy literary fiction with…
Writers: Productive Ways to Procrastinate (Hint: Writing this Blog Post Was One)
It is physiologically impossible for me to write 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. But that doesn’t stop me from thinking, “I should be writing right now” 24 hours a day, 7 days a…
Writers: 4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Going to the Next Party
You’re wearing a bathing suit out of season because your three-year-old’s friend is having a public pool birthday party and just as you finally get out of the water for pizza, the host pulls you aside to meet Bob &…