by Deborah Sprinkle | Jan 10, 2021 | General
Building Suspense—Part 1 “Think of suspense as building worry or apprehension.”1 Steven James “…when it comes to suspense, what I think of is everything the writer does—or has at her disposal to do—to keep the reader turning the pages of her book. That’s...
by Deborah Sprinkle | Apr 24, 2020 | General
I love trees—especially in the evening when the sun is low in the sky. And the play of light on the intricate symmetry of limbs and leaves reminds me of writing. Let me explain. When likening my story to a tree, I begin at the base, sometimes in the light or sometimes...
by Deborah Sprinkle | Jan 31, 2020 | General
How I READ a Book Until recently, I used to read books. But, a man in one of my book clubs inspired me to rethink my actions. He has a notebook where he records things he finds interesting about the books he reads. Needless to say, he’s able to contribute so much to...
by Deborah Sprinkle | Nov 26, 2019 | General
From Difficult Roads to Beautiful Destinations On a recent visit to Cracker Barrel, I found a plaque I had to have for my office. “Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations.” So true! Every crisis or trauma in my life has birthed something good—a new...
by Deborah Sprinkle | Sep 13, 2019 | General
I watched as he threw another spade full of dirt out of the hole. Sweat formed on the back of my neck. Was that a shoe? He stopped. The woman squatting next to the grave confirmed it. And it had a foot inside. A plastic skeleton foot, mind you, but still…a frisson of...
by Deborah Sprinkle | Aug 24, 2019 | General
Have you ever noticed a suspicious car drive up to a station while pumping gas? You watch the driver emerge from his vehicle, glance around, and put his hands in his pockets. As he slinks into the building, you make a note in your phone about what he looks like, the...
