Book Reviews

What can reviews to do for you and how do you get people to write them? First, Last Clichés: On the Level (to be on) – Straightforward, honest, and sincere. This American colloquialism originated in the late 19th century. Might have come from Freemasonry —...

Audio Books — Yeah or Nay?

Should we do audio books as authors? What do you think? First, last clichés: Proof of the pudding is in the eating– Performance is the only valid test. This expression of quality control dates from almost 1600s. See William Camden’s Remains Concerning Britain...

Outline or no?

Outlining is not a must, but from what I read, it’s considered the best way to do things. First let’s do: Last Clichés: Nose out of Joint — To be jealous or irritated, especially when one is supplanted or displaced by someone else. This term appeared...

Writing Slumps

Are you in a writing slump? What do you do to get out of it? First, last clichés: Clear as Mud – Obscure, murky, anything but clear.  This phrase is used ironically to indicate that something is unclear. It dates from the early 19th century. See R. H. Barham’s...

Finally a new blog post!

Hi all, Back home from traveling and finally catching up to my own time zone. Then went to post and website needed upgrading. Took a long time, but it’s finally up and running, after a few minor tweeks. But, first, Last Clichés: In a Heartbeat – Very...