I met this author via Twitter–she writes a great blog, Eliza Loves Sci Fi, and it covers everything from writing tips to science, science fiction, movie trivia and other things. Her first book, BECOMING HUMAN is a great science fiction novel that just debuted on Amazon. For a chance to win your own copy, write […]
So about a year ago, as I started querying my ms, I decided to keep track of my progress over a one year period. Am I repped by an agent yet? Well, no. Am I much further along than I was when I first started? You bet. Am I going to stop querying? Absolutely not. […]
As I’m celebrating the completion of my third manuscript (with many edits to come), it makes me reflect on how much I’ve learned since I started writing in 2008. Including some things I’d wish I’d known sooner. Probably one of the most important aspects of craft that I never considered in the first blazing hours […]
I recently came across a post on Jane Friedman’s blog entitled, 5 Things Bad Radio Guests Do (And 7 Ways to Rock on Radio). If you don’t yet follow Jane’s blog, do–it has very useful information for writers, especially regarding the publishing biz. The post was guest-written by Brad Phillips, who also wrote a great […]
First post of the New Year! It was a wonderful holiday season, with lots of revelations and new developments that I’ll be happy to share as time unfolds. Until then, get a load of the latest release from Gini Koch! Jeff and Kitty Katt-Martini and the rest of the American Centaurion Diplomatic Corps are still […]
So it’s time to be more diligent with my edits. And with querying. And with drafting new material. All that writerly stuff. I’m going to pack up the blog for a bit (perhaps through the holidays, another hectic undertaking all its own), but will be sure to tweet the next post whenever that comes. I’m […]
A few weeks back, I discussed what might stand in your way when it comes to writing. At last, the follow-up: What keeps you going? (I also did a very similar post last spring.) Here are some things in my arsenal when the climb gets steeper:My writingEven if I hit a rough patch of rejections, or […]
I’m excited to announce that I’m a part of The Next Big Thing Blog Hop. Lots of aspiring writers (and some published authors) are doing this–the idea is to answer ten questions about a work in progress or newly published novel, then pass it on to five more authors the following week. Two weeks ago, I was tagged by Eliza […]
Last post, I mentioned my upcoming “What Keeps You Going” post to supplement my post on “What Stands in Your Way.” But it will probably have wait until next week, so please stay tuned for that. In the meantime, I’m super excited to feature one of my favorite authors on Halloween. Janice Hardy, as well as […]
I’ve had trouble keeping my momentum going lately, mostly because I feel pulled in a lot of directions at once, especially when it comes to my writing. So I thought it might be helpful to explore some of the things that are standing in my way, to examine what they’re doing there, and why. What stands in my way: […]