Category Archives: Muse

Focus on characters: Samuel of Seeds Among the Stars

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

Everyone loves a good villain, whether that means unflinchingly evil, completely twisted, or working for the wrong side. I’m rarely able to introduce a character I can’t connect with, so my villains tend to have more going for them than … Continue reading →

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Focus on Characters: Sam of The Steamship Chronicles

Posted on February 6, 2018 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

Samantha Crill, or Sam as she prefers, first came to me many years ago, but I balked at the story. I couldn’t see how to be faithful to her nature while offering a character who connected with readers. You see, … Continue reading →

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Focus on Characters: Beneath the Mask

Posted on January 30, 2018 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

Some authors come to their stories through genre, plot, place, or idea. I’ve almost always been driven there by a character who wanted to tell me something. I write Regency romance not because I planned to but because Daphne (depicted … Continue reading →

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The Fourth NaNo 2017 Progress Report: Endings

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

It’s been an interesting month for sure. Like many creatives, this year was not a very productive one, and I started November without much hope, having written a fraction of what I normally do each year. On the other hand, … Continue reading →

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Where Do Stories Come From? Guest Post by Paul Toolan

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

I’ve spoken about creativity and inspiration a time or two on Tales to Tide You Over, and Paul Toolan offers a narrative description of his process that I found quite compelling. I hope you do as well. Note: He uses … Continue reading →

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