I've been reading I'm Not Hanging Noodles on Your Ears, a collection of idioms and their origins by Jag Bhalla (published by National Geographic). It struck me that this is a useful little thing for writers.Bhalla's premise is that "languages make visible what's important to their users."The same goes for our characters. What expressions reveal... Continue Reading →
New Barbara Jean Hicks book
Barbara Jean Hicks has a new book out on August 11: She's getting nice reviews, and here's a link to a podcast on Just One More Book.