Irony is the unexpected. And it’s the most powerful, yet the most subtle, of all the plot devices a writer has in his toolkit. When it’s used properly, the written word becomes transcendent. Irony is subtle and it can be… Read More »Mastering Irony
Poetic imagery is the vivid use of figurative or descriptive language, and it enriches and enlivens all forms of writing. Words, by their very nature, convey meaning. But the sounds of some words can reinforce that meaning. That is, the… Read More »Poetic Imagery—The Sound of Words
[This is reprinted from Oct 4, 2012] Two weeks ago I had the pleasure of visiting the 6th grade at Howe-Manning School in Middleton, MA. The students had read my book, The Grey Ghost, as part of their summer reading.… Read More »Inspiring Tomorrow’s Authors
[This is reprinted from April 10, 2011] Many of the school programs I’m presenting during the winter and spring of 2011 are funded through grants from the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC). In a tough economic climate, when school enrichment budgets… Read More »Thank You, Mass Cultural Council