A New Le Carre Novel
Silverview by John Le Carré Review by Rae Richen John Le Carré’s last novel, edited by his son Nick Cornwell, is a delightful exhibition...
Everyday the Preschool Goes By
From my office window, two stories above my garden, I hear the teachers first, an alert that my favorite site is occurring yet again. “Come on, Billy,” they call. "We…
The Vocabulary to Understand Your Work
How to Write A Damn Good Novel Introducing James N. Frey – a Guide to Dramatic Storytelling I first met James N. Frey in a workshop he...
A Generous, Clear-thinking Teacher of Writing
Larry Brooks and the Structure of Story I have gone to Larry Brooks again to remind myself of the most efficient and creative way to get...
Fine Mysteries, Great Friend
Bill Cameron writes mysteries, and he makes you love even those who die.
What I Learned from the Great
I learned from Molly that it is the human interactions that create the story within any place the humans find themselves.
Huggy and Friends
"I'm Really Tired of Isolation" See how Huggy and Heather the Cat find some fun in Covid times. Watch https://vimeo.com/469084107
Huggy and Friends’ Adventures
"My spllng test faled" Have fun with Huggy Monkey and his friends as they figure out how to help each other work through life's...
Teaser for my new novel, A Fool’s Gold
Preview Rae Richen's latest novel, A Fool's Gold, a romantic suspense set in the mining era of the late 1870's.
Reprise About That Oasis
I have killed my share of trees and other plants. Each time, I learned something worthwhile.