Over the past nine months, everyone kept asking me, “So… is your book done yet?” Ugh! Really? How long is … More
Tag: Writing Process
Kidnapped by Imaginary Characters!
Help! I’ve been kidnapped and am being held hostage by my characters. They won’t let me go. They’ve invaded my … More
Facebook Author Page
I finally broke down and made a Facebook Author Page. I don’t know what I was waiting for. I had thought … More
How to Write an Enticing Book Blurb
What pulls you in to actually read a novel? Many things. It starts with the cover… Maybe the reviews or … More
I Wrote a Novel (or Two), Now What?
I’ve read that only about 3% of novels are ever finished. (Keep in mind, 99% of statistics are false. 🙂) … More
Blood & Holy Water – First Draft Done!
It only took me nearly TEN years and multiple first attempts, but Blood & Holy Water has a completed first … More
Week 4: Camp NaNoWriMo – Not The End
When I first heard of November’s NaNoWriMo, I thought it was an insane idea. How can anyone write 50,000 words … More
Week 2: Camp NaNoWriMo – Critique Partner
I just finished Week #2 of Camp NaNoWriMo and things are smooth sailing. I’ve finished 28,100 words of my 31,000 words goal. On GoodReads, I … More
Which Novel Cover?
A novel cover is so important because, despite the saying, we DO judge a book by the cover. There are … More
www.ProWritingAid.com — A Fantastic Resource
As I’ve been working more and more with beta readers, I’ve been referring some authors to the website http://www.prowritingaid.com for … More