Category my happy place

The Real Light At The End Of The Tunnel

August 25, 2016 · by · in author, books, crime fiction, editing, finish what you start, James L'Etoile, my happy place, write, writing, writing ideas · 4 Comments

There’s a point in my writing process when I get to that “happy place” near the end of the manuscript. I know how the story is going to end, who dies–who survives and what rubble is left behind. It should be a “happy place” with 90,000 words all tucked in and put to rest in […]

I Want To Be A DVR When I Grow Up

January 26, 2014 · by · in author, freedom of speech, genetic engineering, James L'Etoile, my happy place, pause button, Uncategorized, when I grow up · 1 Comment

I want a pause button. When life takes an unexpected turn, from a rejected manuscript or some other personal miscalculation, I want a pause button.  I should be able to unbutton my shirtsleeve, roll up the cuff and press my personal pause button. Think about the times you’ve done or said something absolutely stupid.  We’ve […]