The voices in my head make it difficult to concentrate on everyday life. As Sheldon from The Big Bang Theory would say, Ideas for interesting characters and random plot bunnies pop into my head all the time. Should I be worried about this? Probably not. I’ve met enough authors to understand why E L Doctorow referred to writing as, “a … Read More
Make Me Laugh Wednesday
It’s Make Me Laugh Wednesday. Read, laugh, repeat.
Check out UtopYA 2014
Have you signed up for any writing or reading conferences this year? If you haven’t, you should check out UtopYA. What is UtopYA? It’s a convention for women writers of supernatural YA and NA fiction and their fans which takes place June 20-22, 2014 at the Millenium Maxwell House Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. Or as my husband put it, a conference for … Read More
Sharing the Writing Process Blog Hop.
Sharing the Writing Process Blog Hop. When Lynn Cahoon asked me if I wanted to participate in a blog hop on my writing process, I jumped at the chance. (hop…jump…get it?) Check out Lynn’s writing at www.lynncahoon.wordpress.com What am I working on? Right now I have two WIP’s. That way if one group of characters stops talking to me, I … Read More
My Writing Process Blog Tour: Featuring Jus Accardo
I signed up for the Writing Process Blog Tour. When it came time to ask other authors if they wanted to participate, I contacted one of my favorite authors, Jus Accardo. I discovered Jus through The Denazen Series. It’s amazing. If you haven’t read it, you should. I moved on to The Darker Agency series and The Eternal Balance series … Read More
Make Me Laugh Wednesday
It’s Make Me Laugh Wednesday. Anyone need a new shirt?
Attention all Readers: Pot of Gold Giveaway-March 1st-17th
Win a Kindle Fire HD in the Pot of Gold Giveaway! Welcome to the Pot of Gold Giveaway hosted by Darkly Delicious YA and Book Nerd Tours . Three winners will receive But in addition…. ONE VERY LUCKY LEPRECHAUN WILL RECEIVE A PRE-LOADED WITH GREAT YA & NA BOOKS! Click on the covers to get to know the authors that are participating … Read More
Make Me Laugh Wednesday
It’s Make Me Laugh Wednesday. Enjoy.
Make Me Laugh Wednesday
It’s Make Me Laugh Wednesday. Enjoy.
Make Me Laugh Wednesday
It’s make me laugh wednesday. Here are some random jokes that caught my eye. I hope everyone is staying safe and warm during this frigid weather.
Valentines Day Gifts for Readers and Writers
Valentines day is coming up fast. Do you know what you’re buying for your favorite reader or writer? Chocolate is always good, but if you’re looking for something different check out these gift ideas. http://www.etsy.com/shop/ClockworkAlley?ref=l2-shopheader-name http://www.jennibick.com/leather-heart-journal.html … Read More
Characters Who Make You Suspend Disbelief or Roll Your Eyes
How much is too much when it comes to the main characters in the book you’re reading? We want the women to be smart, attractive and spunky. We want the men to be smart, attractive and brave. Every once in a while, the characters cross over into the land of there’s-no-way-that-could-happen. I recently read a book I enjoyed. Bad guys … Read More
Make Me Laugh Wednesday
The snow and freezing temperatures have screwed up my sense of what day it is. Regardless of the day, I hope this post makes you laugh.
Snow Storm Strategies: Read, Write, Repeat
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Highlight Reel for 2013
At the end of every year, I like to take stock of what worked and what didn’t. Were there any major life changes, or accomplishments I want to celebrate? What are the missteps that I need to avoid in the coming year? Here is my highlight reel for 2013: 1. I sold my first book, Going Down In Flames, to … Read More