An inveterate geek, Ruthanne Reid has led panels on world-building, taught courses on plot and character development, and been the keynote speaker for a writing retreat. Author of seven books and dozens of short stories, she creates daily videos to help other creatives get unblocked and into a healthy habit of creation.<br><br>When she isn’t reading, writing, or reading about writing, Ruthanne enjoys old cartoons with her husband and cats, and dreams of living on an island beach far, far away.<br><br>Learn more at<strong><em> </em></strong><strong><em>RuthanneReid.com</em></strong><strong><em>.</em></strong>