Melisa Peterson Lewis
Curiosity, especially intellectual inquisitiveness is what separates the truly alive from those who merely going through the motions. - Tom Robins Sitting at the table surrounded by my writing group I was asked a question. My peer had read a scene in my upcoming novel where the two main characters are separated during a riot.... Continue Reading →
A few weeks ago I sat at my kitchen counter and bid my husband good luck as he took our three kids to soccer practice. I was determined to finish my novel and you know what? I did. I finished and then I typed THE END. My fingers hovered over the keys and my eyes... Continue Reading →
Are you finding your dream job or are you creating it? I had to think about this one. I mean what's the difference, right? Finding a dream job means we already know what we want it to be and this role exists so we are sorting out how to land into this desired position. Creating a... Continue Reading →
The War of Art by Steven Pressfield was recommended to me by another creator and talented friend. If I could rate the first half of this book I would give it 5 stars because I could relate to it on so many levels. Resistance! Why do we let resistance bully us? Why do we let... Continue Reading →
I'm getting so close to the end of my second draft I can't help but get excited. Especially when I see my characters going through an emotionally exhausting moment. Here's a snippet from Drew's point of view. This is about two thirds through the novel. A whole new world is jammed inside the 695 beltway.... Continue Reading →
