Write With Intent: A Helpful Example from Wreck-It-Ralph
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…
Bad Librarian and Writer Habits (as seen through Bad Radio Guest Mistakes)
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…
ALIEN VS. ALIEN, the newest from Gini Koch
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…
Going Dark for Thanksgiving, and Possibly Through the Holidays
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…
365 Days of the Query: What Keeps You Going?
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…
The Next Big Thing
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…
The Healing Wars Trilogy by Janice Hardy, and Happy Halloween!
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…
365 Days of the Query: What Stands in Your Way?
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…
Blogging Once a Week, Paying it Forward, and the Benefits of an Online Presence
So you've probably noticed my posts have gotten a lot less frequent of late. Belated apologies--I know how frustrating it can be to follow a blog that doesn't update all that often.But my reasons are sound: Librarian duties are compounded during…
Book Review: KISSING UNDER THE MISTLETOE by Marina Adair
I recently had the immense privilege of reading Marina Adair’s upcoming novel, KISSING UNDER THE MISTLETOE. It takes place in the small town where I grew up, and Marina was interested in my take on the story. So here goes: Synopsis:After six…