October 22, 2009 Sometimes I wonder if we writers are simply a collection of tortured souls agonizing to get our stories out. It seems to me that writers, the really good ones anyway, are able to tap into raw emotions that seem to transmit effortlessly to the page. Of course, those of us endeavoring to …
September 28, 2009 In my first book, I had quotations at the beginning of each chapter that in some way had to do with the theme of the following pages. I have since removed them because I found that the quotes were in most cases more helpful and meaningful to me as a way to …
September 24, 2009 I’m finding that my current WIP is requiring quite a bit of research on two specific topics. Up to now I’ve been doing a combo of writing/researching depending on how the mood strikes me and what my day is like. For instance: if I’m at home with my daughter napping, I write; but if …
September 16, 2009 Done. Yes, I know I said that before, but this time I mean it. I have FINALLY finished my third and final edit – including changing all my spacing from two to one after all the periods…ugh!!!! It has taken me almost a full 7 months longer than anticipated, but I feel …
September 2, 2009 I realize I took some time off from my writing while my oldest two kids were small, but I’m surprised every day by the little editing things that have changed over the years…where have I been? My latest frustration: the fact that only one space now follows a period! Yes, I do …
August 12, 2009 I’ve been pondering this question for a while now and then decided who better to poll then my fellow enthusiasts! My first novel, which I am currently about to finish editing, begins with a flashback. In actuality, it begins with two flashbacks which I consider more of a double prologue. You see …
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August 5, 2009 Here’s the dilemma: Once I begin a book, I cannot stop – even if it is REALLY, REALLY bad! Does anyone else have this problem? Last night I got all the kiddos to bed and climbed into my bed looking forward to a couple hours of uninterrupted reading before hitting the hay. …
August 3, 2009 Kids are the best. I have spent the greater part of my adulthood raising my kids. Teaching them, nurturing them, advising them… Yet it is always surprising when they turn around and teach me a lesson back. So this morning I thought I’d share one of these moments while the cherubs are …
August 1, 2009 Have you ever wanted to hit your head against the wall for missed opportunities to plug your work and yourself as a writer? If I followed through on this urge, I’d for sure be missing half of my temporal lobe by now! My characters and story are in my head CONSTANTLY to …
July 12, 2009 I’ve recently noticed a disturbing trend in my work. I’m killing off mothers. Wow, that felt good to finally say…to come clean and admit it. I’ve been putting a lot of time into my query and getting ready to get the next round out there (thus, my neglect of my blog…) In …
