Entries by Donnell Ann Bell

My Lifelong Passion for Horseracing

Hi everyone, today I’m pleased to give up my blog date to introduce you to a special friend of mine. Annette Dashofy and I have been online critique partners, beta readers and personal friends since I’m thinking 2003. She’s an amazing human being who likes horses, cats, and squirrels — sometimes I fear more than […]

I’m Married to a Planner

  Not a wedding planner or an event planner. I’m married to a second-of-every-day planner. A month before hunting season, my husband is compiling his gear. Our bedroom turns into a sea of orange as I roll my eyes. When we’re in the car going from point A to B, my spouse will tell you […]

The Creative Process: Where Does it Start?

  Years ago, when my son and my now daughter-in-law Melanie were dating, she stopped by my home office and asked if I’d like to see her drawings. I didn’t know her well at the time, and I thought this would be a wonderful ice breaker, so, I said, “Sure, I’d love to.” A little […]

Neighbors and Critique Partners

By: Donnell Ann Bell Hello! I am the newest member of the Stiletto Gang, and as a mystery writer and a woman who loves shoes, I will do my best to fit in. I wrote an article for Stiletto Gang way back in the day https://donnellannbell.com/characters/  Call me biased, but I still think it’s relevant. […]