The sky was red over a city of grey, and only too right – for that night, by the banks of the Thames in the dank dark gutters of the place called London, murder had been done. The vault of heaven glowered crimson as I took a long stroll along the waterfront, as I was … More The Mystery of the Red Sky Murders – Part 1
Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Google Podcasts Wray Van Winkle shares her 7 steps for finishing a writing project, whether it be a novel, screenplay, or podcast. A great first step for anyone with a great new idea and a long list of incomplete creative projects they don’t want to repeat. … More Lesson 02: “The Process” – Finishing your Story
The pines whispered. The old oaks groaned. Ravines thin as razors screamed high in the shattered hills. The tempest had come. At the border of the farmlands, ancient family trees writhed, tugging at their own roots in such a way that the very earth seemed to breathe. Fencing stones, fixed to their places since time … More Against The Wind
When I consider all the things my father taught me – to chase impossible dreams, to build things from scratch, to cherish creativity and to work hard for what you believe in – is it any wonder that the hero of my first book is a father? When I consider all the ways my father … More A Father’s Day Greeting
“A beginning is the time for taking the most delicate care that the balances are correct.” – Frank Herbert, Dune … More Origin Stories
Homestead on the Corner 