Dale TheleSep 13, 20211 minLambda Literary Award NomineeCLIPPED WINGS the first novel in the Shane Davison Chronicles 6-book series is nominated for a Lammy, in the Gay Fiction category.
Dale TheleSep 2, 20213 minWhy I Write Southern LiteratureSouthern Literature is oftentimes considered one of the most challenging of the genres to write.
Dale TheleMar 31, 20211 minTen-Year Journey to CLIPPED WINGSThe original concept of what would eventually become the novel titled 𝘾𝙇𝙄𝙋𝙋𝙀𝘿 𝙒𝙄𝙉𝙂𝙎 began in 2011 with a rough draft entitled...
Dale TheleAug 24, 20203 minWTF Are Beta Readers?You've probably heard of beta testers before. These are real folks who test products, like new consumer products for marketing research....
Dale TheleFeb 18, 20203 minWriter’s Block—Real or Imagined?Writer's Block has plagued writers for eons and will continue to do so. Here's my take on this...
Dale TheleAug 8, 20192 minWhy Point-of-View is Important to a StoryPicture, if you will, a spotless expansive lobby, void of chairs and tables, only the lingering pungent scent of disinfectant...
Dale TheleJul 13, 20192 minYou Might End Up in My Next BookYou may already be in one of my stories. I say this, not as a warning or to shock you. When I develop a story, I have a basic plot (and...
Dale TheleJun 10, 20193 minWe’ll Be Counting WordsMost writers have a daily goal to write a set number of words. Those goals can vary between writers. Here are examples of some famous...
Dale TheleMay 13, 20193 minMad, Mad, Mad World of WritersWriters are often considered quirky, eccentric, weird—you get the idea. No matter how deranged you may think writers are, famous writers...
Dale TheleMay 2, 20191 minHow I Tell a StoryDale Thele fiction with an lgbt twist #DaleThele #Author #Novelist #Writer #Fiction
Dale TheleMar 29, 20193 minWhere Do Story Ideas Come From?This is probably the most asked question of writers. Without a story idea, the writer has nothing to write about. The only occurrence I...
Dale TheleFeb 10, 20191 minLisa Simpson on the Writing ProcessA YouTube video posted by zefmanx. Published on Nov 20, 2011. Dale Thele fiction with an lgbt twist #DaleThele #Author #Novelist #Writer...
Dale TheleDec 10, 20182 minHit the Road, JackTook the big plunge and moved my blog and web pages from Wordpress to Wix. Why? I have nothing against Wordpress, they are a huge...
Dale TheleSep 25, 20183 minThat Moment When Historical Fiction Isn’t FictionYou’ve plotted your historical fictional short story. You’ve performed the research to the minutest detail, so the story is historically...
Dale TheleSep 7, 20182 minLIFE Sometimes Throws a Wrench into the WorksWhat happens when you have goals mapped out and you’re on track to completion; then, out of the blue, LIFE circumstances get in the way?...
Dale TheleJul 12, 20183 minYou Know You're an Author: When You FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR CHARACTERSWhy do writers fall in love (or become infatuated) with one or more of his/her fictional characters? It’s an easy trap for a writer to...
Dale TheleJun 15, 20187 minInterview with author Pamela LeePamela and I initially met online through LinkedIn, from there we connected on Facebook and then moved onto communication through email....
Dale TheleApr 2, 20182 minGrey Expanse Between Fact and FictionThere’s an old saying “write what you know” a popular expression among writers. So what happens when you write a story of “what you know”...
Dale TheleMar 27, 20181 minConversation with an Author: Dale Thele Had an amazing afternoon with A Dude Abikes. A budding new author to watch for. Take a look at his blog and make sure you LIKE his posts...