Category Archives: use of detail in fiction

You’ll Use It All Later

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Lynne Hugo

It turns out that those monster thighs and herding tendencies that Amy, Diana’s chicken, was developing made a lot of sense.  You didn’t even have to notice the red comb on top of her head;  Amy cleared her throat and … Continue reading →

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Back To Details: Naming The Wilderness

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Lynne Hugo

One thing I’ve learned is that most of us are passionate about a couple of things and how much those interests emerge as defining parts of our identities.  I don’t know exactly when I fell in love with being able … Continue reading →

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