Short story: Monsieur Parrot Investigates

Short story: Monsieur Parrot Investigates

“Monsieur Parrot is here, Madame, to investigate. He has, how you say, the theory. It may be that ze dog is not who done it.” Mystery is a new direction for Eva Sandor, your favorite writer of #mildlymagical funny fantasy. Enjoy a #small-scale foray into that beloved genre with this 1600 word short story.

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A guest aboard ship

A guest aboard ship

My interview on the popular "Lubber's Hole" podcast.

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The plot quickens

The plot quickens

A simple guide to plot.

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What's in the ARC?

What's in the ARC?

My longest-ever blog post explores my personal take on "the story arc". In the years since, I've come to rely on the methods I describe here... the article is light-hearted, but the advice remains solid stuff.

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Not so dumb after all

Not so dumb after all

The smart way to write a character who's being less than brilliant.

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Lights, camera, description!

Lights, camera, description!

Readers as set designers in the movie of your mind.

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It's good to be (interviewed by) the King!

It's good to be (interviewed by) the King!

Another interview with "Story King" Giancarlo Ghedini on his popular podcast.

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Pranksgiving memories

Pranksgiving memories

The time of gotcha-good is upon us. What's your opinion?

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Burger cook-off

Burger cook-off

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, what do you think? Did I get a great big smooch from a popular show?

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New words: take the ride

New words: take the ride

Is it all right to just make up new rungecrumpers?

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Villain psychology

Villain psychology

Guilt, shame and how they differ for my bad guys.

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Eye, OY. Ow.

Eye, OY. Ow.

Woes of the ol' peepers.

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The giftie gie us

The giftie gie us

How changing your viewpoint can improve your writing.

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Secret ingredient

Secret ingredient

The best creative advice of all time.

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Action overload

Action overload

Sometimes, the movie in your mind becomes overwhelm on the page.

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