It’s Monday, so you know what that means: Community Story time. But before I get into that, an update from me. This morning I finally started my polish of my novel. I meant to start on Saturday, but procrastinated until I ran out of time. Then I planned to start on Sunday, but couldn’t get…
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I love writing quotes (quotes about writing, not writing them myself), those pithy phrases that inspire us and make us smile and think. I read some fun ones from author J.A. Konrath on his A Newbie’s Guide to Publishing blog. He uploaded them on Jan. 24, but I’m a little behind on my blog reading. Click here…
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I talk a lot about the importance of writing every day and for some, I understand that it’s not the way they work. But for me, I can tell you, I need it. Writing is like a drug, and I feel as though I’ve been jonesing for a fix for the last few weeks. A few…
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As promised, here’s the next installment of the Community Story. No one was brave enough to add a continuation last week, so you’re getting another one from me. But, first, congrats to local (local to me, at least) first-time author Jenny Moss, whose debut novel, a middle-grade book called Winnie’s War, is apparently getting rave reviews.…
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Ok, so I know I said I was going to start this last week, but work took over once again and left me with a bit of a cold. No problem, though. There’s nothing like the present to start having some fun. Congratulations to Shane whose Community Story beginning got the most votes. A quick…
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Children’s author Jill Corcoran posted a great quote on her blog on Wednesday, a tidbit of advice from editor Alvina Ling. Alvina reminds us of Julie Andrews’ quote that “perserverance is falling 19 times and suceeding the 20th.” Alvina goes on to say that many authors went through a number of rejections before they were published:…
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I finally finished my novel revision on Saturday, only three days past my end-of-year deadline. At least it’s finished. Next up, finish editing a friend’s novel, do our taxes (ugg) and then back to my novel for a good polish. Even though I’ve just finished the revision, I actually can’t wait to start from the beginning again.…
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It’s New Year’s Eve, a few hours before 2009, and I’m sad to say I didn’t make my goal of finishing my novel revision by the end of the year. (I could bust my butt and do it tonight, but my husband, a friend and I are going to see in the new year with…
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A belated Merry Christmas! I hope it was wonderful for all. Mine was. This time of year always seems so magical to me. I love it. And when it’s over, there’s that twinge of sadness, knowing I have to wait another year for Christmas again. But, then the sadness goes away when I think of…
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Christmas is looming and has been keeping me busy, although I’m pleased to report that all my Christmas shopping is done. Just need to the make the mince pies today (a British tradition). I have been keeping up with my writing goals, though. Managed to do two scenes every day except Thursday — an extra…
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