Category Archives: Sharon Joss

Let ‘er Rip: The Archer’s Paradox and Writing

Posted on March 3, 2019 by SharonJoss

There’s a term in archery called Archer’s Paradox, which refers the effect produced by an arrow flexing as it leaves the bow. To my mind, it’s an expression that also aptly describes story as it is loosed from the author’s … Continue reading →

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Writing Dialog: Idioms & Colloquialisms

Posted on February 3, 2019 by SharonJoss

One of the secrets of writing good dialog is to make every character sound unique.  As a writer, you want your dialog (both the internal and communication between your characters) to also sound natural. And it’s got to sparkle.  To … Continue reading →

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2018: The List and the Lessons

Posted on December 29, 2018 by SharonJoss

At the end of every year, I like to look back at the books I’ve read and share some of my favorite reads, and while I’m at it, also offer up the top lessons I’ve learned as a writer in … Continue reading →

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You Say Spaghetti Night, I say Western Noir

Posted on August 5, 2018 by SharonJoss

I confess, I am a huge fan of spaghetti westerns. As a trope, it’s one of my guilty pleasures, right up there with James Bond movies. This weekend, there was a Clint Eastwood movie marathon on TV, and the feast was … Continue reading →

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Dog Days Return

Posted on July 29, 2018 by SharonJoss

The dog days of summer are here. Defined as “the period between early July and early September when the hot sultry weather of summer usually occurs in the northern hemisphere,” you could say that we are smack in the middle … Continue reading →

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Comic-Con Fans Rock

Posted on July 25, 2018 by SharonJoss

If a picture is worth a thousand words, this one is worth a whole book. Yes, here’s a terrific pic of the fan who found the virtual me last weekend at Comic-Con in San Diego. She’s holding a couple of … Continue reading →

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Comic-Con, I Am In You

Posted on July 14, 2018 by SharonJoss

Virtually speaking, that is. Physically speaking, I’m not going to make it to Comic-Con this year. It’s on my bucket list, but  I’ve never even managed to even get tickets for the mother-of-all Cons in San Diego. This year, though, … Continue reading →

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