I’ve read often how important it is for writers to have a blog. I was glad because I enjoy blogging but recently, I came across an article where a writer said it was a wast of time. I started thinking am I spending too much time on something that’ll do nothing to promote my brand and…
This poster hangs over my Dry Erase broad. It’s inspirational and funny. Even without the words, the picture says enough. This is one of the things that separates published from unpublished authors. The author of “The Help” was rejected like 50 times. That’s hardcore. No matter what, don’t ever give up.
Pottermore Shop is open. Harry Potter eBooks and digital audio books are now available. The prices are pretty good too. Awesomness! I already own all the books but I might buy an eBook just because it’s Harry Potter. Funny thing is, years ago, the idea of reading an eBook did nothing for me but I’ve warmed up to it ever…
Writers grow up but our imagination doesn’t. It can’t really. What if we have a POV character that’s a horrible human being? The only way to portray them realistically is by diving into our imagination. Unless you really are a villain 😉 We can’t be everything but with research and a deep well of imagination, we can portray…
This is part two of my work-in-progress. Read Part 1: Unknown Someone was yelling. Jammary’s voice didn’t deviate from monotone but how could he have company? She didn’t care. She just wanted the shouting to stop. It did. Finally, Camin could go back to sleep. Slowly, she slid her hand under the pillow, grabbed the hilt of her dagger…
I got this in the mail recently. I’m a Masters. Being jobless and having no bites on my resume sort of kills my joy. The only reason I went for my Masters was because I knew I’d have a better chance at getting a job. It kind of sucks that I have it and I…
You’d think after writing and reading for so many years, writing a novel would get easier. It doesn’t, at least for me. I should’t have expected it to. I like to experiment with my stories- with format, with character relationships with their abilities. It’s fun but it creates entertaining problems. Back to the world building journal. The second novel in…
This one took longer to write then expected. I mean, I sat here looking at this short passage for ages wondering what was off about it. It smelled like decaying bodies and lavender. Her nose found it entertaining. “Look, Guardian, where are we going?” The siblings stopped walking. Camin Barice let her breathe out slowly….
I read this interesting review about Prince of Thorns recently. What got me thinking wasn’t the review itself but this statement: “I’d heard so much that I was starting to fall into the ‘There is so much hype that it is bound to be terrible’ camp.” This is not the first time I’ve come across a statement like…
This wasn’t the post I intended to publish. I wrote one yesterday and hated it but couldn’t figure out why. I sat back and read and reread it- changing words and paragraphs around. But, I still hated it and I still don’t know why. How is it we writers know what works and what doesn’t?…
