Balancing work and inspiration
Ever feel like the horse in George Orwell’s Animal Farm? He was a character involved in the barn yard revolution of animals against...
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KAY KENYON
Jan 30, 2012
Warm hugs
Ever get discouraged in your writing? Is the pope Catholic? The latest book from writing guru Larry Brooks Discouragement, not to mention...
Dec 28, 2011
Kay’s Best of 2011
I’m looking back this week, isn’t everybody? Here are my 2011 picks for crucial random categories like: Best conversation at a con, Most...
Dec 18, 2011
What I Believe
Every December I find myself waxing philosophical about myself, the writing life, storytelling and the perfect lasagna recipe. No, I’m...
Nov 6, 2011
Best reads of the year
Books are my favorite gifts to give and receive. Here are my picks from the year in books. Nonfiction 1776 – David McCullough A stirring...
Mar 16, 2011
Story Engineering Made Clear
Until 3/25/11, receive a gift with purchase (see below). Once in a while a writing book comes along that is so good it has to be on your...
Dec 27, 2010
My Top 5 Reads of 2010 and their Engines
I failed miserably this year to keep up with all the good fiction reads coming out. I was distracted by research reading, my son’s...
Dec 20, 2010
Kay’s Report Card, 2010
Dear Sumo Cat, Your housekeeper has been doing well and growing in the school of fiction. She is a delight to work with and most of her...
Dec 8, 2010
Imagine This
And the world will live as one. Pass it along. Taken by Kay in Central Park, Sept. 2009. #JohnLennon
Nov 28, 2010
Books on Story
I own a bunch of books that promise to impart wisdom on writing. They tell me to get a notebook, dive in, discover myself and have faith....
Nov 14, 2010
Kay Reviews “The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms”
I’m now a guest reviewer for Pat’s Fantasy Hotlist. Click here for my review of N.K. Jemisin’s The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms, Book One...
Aug 9, 2010
Favorite Books on the Craft
No one can teach you to write a really fine novel. I take that back. They can teach it, but your novel may still flounder. It’s all in...
Jul 30, 2010
Story Structure Demystified
Like most of you, I’ve read a dozen books on writing the novel. Most of them try to tell you how to write something dramatic, memorable,...
Apr 26, 2010
Great Books and What I Learned From Them
Sure, I read for pleasure. But as a professional writer, I find myself gleaning lessons from great books. If you write, I’m sure you do...
Mar 30, 2010
Empire of Ivory
I really did care about the (slow) story problem: the plague infecting the marvelous dragons — but couldn’t believe the resolution. . ....
Jan 14, 2010
Characters With Appeal
I have three stories in mind today, mulling over why two of them fail for me, and one succeeds. Bottom line, character appeal. One of the...
Sep 28, 2009
A trip to the big city
Just back from a six day stay in NYC, thanks to friends D & L, who let us stay in their Greenwich apt. while they were away. Tom and I...
Sep 3, 2009
One handed typing
Because it’s necessary sometimes. Sumo and Kay today at 1:18
Aug 9, 2009
Sumo at Rest
Air conditioning inside, but with 100 degree heat, Sumo’s fav spot is under the hydrangea bush. #sumo
Jul 12, 2009
Symphony goes fantasy
Noted with interest that the Seattle Symphony in an attempt to reach out to a younger audience last weekend played selections from the...
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